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On the Back of September's Wings

Autumn waits on the back of September’s wings / transforms her green to enviable hues / the castanets of crickets like shamans sing, chant to the moon ~ their hallowed muse. Original date: September 19, 2022 revised on Sept. 22, 2022 for contest For: September Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich Placed 3rd in contest

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Richard Thomas

Date: 4/2/2023 3:35:00 AM

Excellent. I heartily agree with the previous comment that the very clever and rhythmic "castanets of crickets" may be the finest poetic phrase I've ever read.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/7/2022 8:05:00 AM

'the castanets of crickets like shamans sing' -- that one line should be a 'first-placer' somewhere! Wow! Really taken with it. Professional craftsmanship there, Paulette! Songs of Joy, Gershon

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/7/2022 11:23:00 AM

Your complimentary comments fill me with joy! Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/28/2022 3:34:00 PM

so very descriptive and good Paulette, I really enjoyed reading this, congrats, love, V

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/2/2022 5:32:00 PM

Vie, as always I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/28/2022 10:58:00 AM

Oh, Paulette, this is a gem of autumn color and texture all wrapped up in our lyrical lines! So many amazing examples of beautiful imagery and use of unique words - "castanets of crickets," "shamans sing." Congratulations on your win

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/2/2022 5:31:00 PM

Sam, thank you for your enthusiasm and complimentary comments. :)Paulette

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/28/2022 12:58:00 AM

Very pretty, I love this, "Autumn waits on the back of September’s wings' That is gorgeous Paulette <3

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/28/2022 4:51:00 AM

BJ, thank you....glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/27/2022 4:03:00 AM

Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thank you for sharing this one today. Sara

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/27/2022 4:34:00 AM

Sara, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Michael Tor

Date: 9/26/2022 11:29:00 AM

Clever Paulette love the theme of Autumn and Spring inspiring Writers to write. a Favorite, thanks for sharing hope all is well...

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/26/2022 1:14:00 PM

Michael, thank you for your kind compliments. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/26/2022 6:39:00 AM

The Wonderful title, leads on to superb poetry. Love this Paulette. Harry

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/26/2022 7:31:00 AM

Thank you, harry ~ glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/25/2022 8:18:00 PM

yes, I agree with what you said below. Autumn and Spring are both the muses of poets.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/24/2022 3:24:00 PM

Loved this one. My muse usually sleeps until Autumn lol Congratulatiions on your winning poem. SuZ

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/25/2022 11:01:00 AM

Thank you SuZ~Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulete

John Watt

Date: 9/24/2022 2:14:00 PM

Paulette, I love your phrases 'enviable hues' and 'castanets of crickets'. I agree with you: autumn is a great muse. Congrats ~ John

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/25/2022 11:01:00 AM

Hi John, thank you for your complimentary comments. Glad you enjoyed my words. :)Paulette

Joseph May

Date: 9/24/2022 5:17:00 AM

Very nicely penned Paulette, Congrats on your win

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/24/2022 5:39:00 AM

Thank you. Autumn is an inspiring month. :)Paulette

Terry Miller

Date: 9/24/2022 12:30:00 AM

Excellent writing, congratulations.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/24/2022 4:40:00 AM

Terry, thank you. :)Paulette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/23/2022 8:00:00 PM

Gorgeous writing, Paulette. Love that third line especially. Congrats.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/24/2022 4:40:00 AM

Andrea, many thanks for the placement in your contest. Autumn, I think is a great muse for poets. :)Paulette

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/23/2022 5:31:00 PM

Your description of the start of Autumn is Spot on and sheer poetry to read, Paulette. Good luck in the contest. I hope you are having a pleasant weekend. Take care, Shirley

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/24/2022 4:39:00 AM

Shirley, thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Valsa George

Date: 9/21/2022 5:25:00 AM

"the castanets of crickets like shamans sing, chant to the moon ~ their hallowed muse." Love these lines ! Very beautiful entry for the contest ! All the Best, Paulette

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/24/2022 4:38:00 AM

Dear Valsa, thank you for stopping by to comment. Glad you enjoyed those castanets! :)Paulette

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/20/2022 6:30:00 PM

Really love this one, Paulette: Reads like a winner and is a FAV for me. SuZ

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/21/2022 4:41:00 AM

Hi Sue, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/20/2022 7:42:00 AM

Your nature-inspired poem is quite exceptional, Paulette. You have done an excellent job with this in terms of the sensations, sights, hue, and feeling. Best wishes for the contest.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/21/2022 4:42:00 AM

Lasaad, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 9/20/2022 4:45:00 AM

A lovely poem. Well done.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/20/2022 6:20:00 AM

Thank you, Jeanette~glad you enjoyed it. Happy Autumn! :)Paulette