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	Place	PoemTitle	Poet
	1	One Autumn Night	Elaine George

One Autumn Night

Beneath a moonlit black velvet sky
Where scarlet leaves from the Maple fly
On November’s  wind and breathless sighs
And a lone coyote’s distant cry
You and me where hints of winter lie
Frost nipping our toes as autumn dies
I am warmed by the love in your eyes

autumnlovemonorhyme

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Phil Capitano

March 10, 2017 at 9:38 AM

Simply beautiful Elaine, romantic to the core.

Teddy Kimathi

November 19, 2016 at 4:42 AM

One word.... Brilliant!! Congrats Elaine, for your well, deserved first placement in the contest!! ;-)

Elaine George

November 21, 2016 at 2:01 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Teddy. Elaine

Sushma A. Singh

November 18, 2016 at 10:38 PM

Well worded! Huge Congrats, Elaine!

Elaine George

November 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM

Thank you so much for your c omments. Elaine

Joanna Daniel

November 18, 2016 at 3:15 AM

This one is beautiful and romantic:) Congratulations, Elaine:)

Elaine George

November 18, 2016 at 2:59 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Jo. Elaine

Tim Ryerson

November 18, 2016 at 1:56 AM

So there are coyote's in Canada too I see...They have become very common down here in South Louisiana too... Brilliantly done my friend and I LOVE the ending! You're the best and BIG congrats - Tim

Elaine George

November 18, 2016 at 3:00 PM

Thank you, Tim. Much appreciated! Elaine

Kim Rodrigues

November 17, 2016 at 9:11 PM

Lovely, Elaine!

Elaine George

November 18, 2016 at 3:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Elaine

Dalia Shahein

December 29, 2015 at 9:40 AM

Very deep and touchy my dear, mesmerizing and breathtaking poem, I salute you...Happy new year and hugs / / :) dalia

Elaine George

December 29, 2015 at 10:07 AM

Thank you for taking the time to visit and comment on my poetry, Dalia. It means so much to me. Elaine

Tim Ryerson

December 29, 2014 at 6:00 PM

Ah yes my friend...Your style is unique and unmistakable. As Carly Simon famously sang: 'Nobody Does it Better' Congratulations are DEFINITELY in order...

Elaine George

December 30, 2014 at 8:46 AM

Hi, Tim, Thank you so much for your incredible kind comments on this poem, and thank you for the link to Carly Simon's songs. I too love Carly Simon. I will be visiting that link now. Wishing you and yours the best year ever in 2015. Your friend, Elaine

Tim Ryerson

December 29, 2014 at 6:26 PM

Link to the song mentioned above AND my favorite Carly Simon song.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNA7DcVppEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0goIr8e2-l4

Andrea Dietrich

December 28, 2014 at 11:49 PM

I absolutely love this Elaine, and it makes me remember why I began loving your poetry in the first place. BIG congrats for your excellent win.

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:06 AM

Thank you, dear Andrea. Wishing you the best ever in 2015, my gifted friend. Elaine

Jan Allison

December 27, 2014 at 12:56 PM

such a touching write - many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:08 AM

Thank you, dear Jan. Wishing you all the very best in the 2015 Elaine

Poet Destroyer A

December 27, 2014 at 9:54 AM

Elaine, Congratulations on your top win, in my Autumn Night's contest. A blessing it is to be back. I love nothing more than a free feeling of falling leaves drifting away at night. Thank you for the supporting one of my many soup contest. Stop by my latest blog "Together Alone" if you'd like. No problem if you don't have time. Just take this time and enjoy your win... LOVE LINDA

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:09 AM

Thank you for the honor, Linda. Much appreciated. Love the Santa Hat. bfn Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

September 25, 2014 at 3:55 AM

I can tell you appreciate autumn as much as I do Lainie. I have to put this one into my fav's too. Hugs, Connie

Elaine George

September 25, 2014 at 6:45 PM

Dear Connie, Thank you for understanding my need to leave the soup for awhile and for being a constant supporter and true friend. I will be back eventually. In the meantime know you are in my fondest thoughts. bfn Lainie

Ma Yaseen

September 14, 2014 at 11:52 PM

A touching piece, enjoyed reading it, is filled with romance... thumbs up!!!! Friend always.... Malik

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:10 AM

Tnak you Malik. Sorry I took so long to reply. I havew been away from the soup for awhile. Wishing you all the best in 2015 Elaine

Kelly Deschler

September 14, 2014 at 2:05 PM

I really like how you took the autumn theme and used it to tell a story of romance.... The rhythm and rhyme is this poem is so lovely! A terrific write, Lainie!

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:11 AM

Thank you for the kind comments Kely. Wishing you are the best in 2015. Elaine

Paul Callus

September 12, 2014 at 4:09 PM

Your autumn night and breathless sighs sure managed to touch my heart, Lainie! a top 7 rating for you! // paul

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:21 AM

Thank you for your kind comments on this Paul. Elaine

Nette Onclaud

September 12, 2014 at 12:00 PM

ohh, resonant and musically felt in a romantic sweep, Elaine... savoring the rhythmic pattern as well..huggs

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:12 AM

Thank you for your kind comments Nette. I have been away from the soup for awhile. Dropping in to wish you all the best in 2015. Elaine

Ana Espinola Collins

September 12, 2014 at 7:24 AM

Wow! What a romantic write Elaine! Beautifully written :) Ana

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:17 AM

Hi, Ana, Sorry I took so long responidng to your kind comments. I have been away from the soup for awhile. Wishing you all the best in 2015 Elaine

Robert Lindley

September 11, 2014 at 10:17 PM

My friend, this one is a gem. Last three lines were real zingers for me... Rhyme was excellent and image great... Best of luck in the contest...

Elaine George

December 29, 2014 at 8:18 AM

Thank you for your kind comments on this Robert. Sorry I took so long to respond. I have been away from the soup for awhile working on other writing projects. Wishing you and yours all the best in 2015 Your friend in poetry Elaine