Paulette Calasibetta Poet Quatrain

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 April 2, 2023 at 3:35 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 October 7, 2022 at 8:05 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 October 7, 2022 at 11:23 AM Your complimentary comments fill me with joy! Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Mystic Rose Rose September 28, 2022 at 3:34 PM so very descriptive and good Paulette, I really enjoyed reading this, congrats, love, V Paulette Calasibetta October 2, 2022 at 5:32 PM Vie, as always I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Sam Kauffman September 28, 2022 at 10:58 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 October 2, 2022 at 5:31 PM Sam, thank you for your enthusiasm and complimentary comments. :)Paulette

Bj Legros Kelley September 28, 2022 at 12:58 AM Very pretty, I love this, "Autumn waits on the back of September’s wings' That is gorgeous Paulette <3 Paulette Calasibetta September 28, 2022 at 4:51 AM BJ, thank you....glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Sara Kendrick September 27, 2022 at 4:03 AM Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thank you for sharing this one today. Sara Paulette Calasibetta September 27, 2022 at 4:34 AM Sara, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Michael Tor September 26, 2022 at 11:29 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 September 26, 2022 at 1:14 PM Michael, thank you for your kind compliments. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Harry Horsman September 26, 2022 at 6:39 AM The Wonderful title, leads on to superb poetry. Love this Paulette. Harry Paulette Calasibetta September 26, 2022 at 7:31 AM Thank you, harry ~ glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Andrea Dietrich September 25, 2022 at 8:18 PM yes, I agree with what you said below. Autumn and Spring are both the muses of poets.

Suzanne Delaney September 24, 2022 at 3:24 PM Loved this one. My muse usually sleeps until Autumn lol Congratulatiions on your winning poem. SuZ Paulette Calasibetta September 25, 2022 at 11:01 AM Thank you SuZ~Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulete

John Watt September 24, 2022 at 2:14 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 September 25, 2022 at 11:01 AM Hi John, thank you for your complimentary comments. Glad you enjoyed my words. :)Paulette

Joseph May September 24, 2022 at 5:17 AM Very nicely penned Paulette, Congrats on your win Paulette Calasibetta September 24, 2022 at 5:39 AM Thank you. Autumn is an inspiring month. :)Paulette

Terry Miller September 24, 2022 at 12:30 AM Excellent writing, congratulations. Paulette Calasibetta September 24, 2022 at 4:40 AM Terry, thank you. :)Paulette

Andrea Dietrich September 23, 2022 at 8:00 PM Gorgeous writing, Paulette. Love that third line especially. Congrats. Paulette Calasibetta September 24, 2022 at 4:40 AM Andrea, many thanks for the placement in your contest. Autumn, I think is a great muse for poets. :)Paulette

Shirley Hawkins September 23, 2022 at 5:31 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 September 24, 2022 at 4:39 AM Shirley, thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Valsa George September 21, 2022 at 5:25 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 September 24, 2022 at 4:38 AM Dear Valsa, thank you for stopping by to comment. Glad you enjoyed those castanets! :)Paulette

Suzanne Delaney September 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM Really love this one, Paulette: Reads like a winner and is a FAV for me. SuZ Paulette Calasibetta September 21, 2022 at 4:41 AM Hi Sue, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Sotto Poet September 20, 2022 at 7:42 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 September 21, 2022 at 4:42 AM Lasaad, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Daisy Meadows September 20, 2022 at 4:45 AM A lovely poem. Well done. Paulette Calasibetta September 20, 2022 at 6:20 AM Thank you, Jeanette~glad you enjoyed it. Happy Autumn! :)Paulette