Quanah

A will-o-the-wisp awakens under a northern frosted marsh and leaves, heat-wilted, are shaken No whispers, just a shiver harsh… This phantom cold on limbs, so brief! A will-of-the-wisp awakens… Quenching the garden in parched grief, downy hairs stand unmistaken… Sensory roots in bumps tauten forearms touched in a foreboding A will-o-the-wisp awakens… lights its flame from summer’s scalding Metallic core will grow its glow Gently blazing as it heightens, pouring ripe spice to soften blows A will-of-the-wisp awakens… (8/17/2022 Autumn Hints / Sea Ray DBW)

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Harry Horsman

Date: 8/19/2022 10:03:00 PM

I'm on a learning curve here, Susan, thanks for that, the poetry is superb, and ever so visual.

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/20/2022 7:01:00 AM

Hi Harry … thank you :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/19/2022 8:34:00 AM

This is so evocative, especially the parched grief line, that is how I feel at the end of a long humid August, best wishes for the contest~

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/19/2022 9:45:00 AM

Thank you Michelle.. yes, my plants seem to always be wilted these days as i scramble to keep up with watering:)

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/17/2022 6:48:00 PM

Your beautiful imagery brings me to the center of this natural yet mystical scene. Your splendid pen spills a feast for the senses and for my imagination! Fantastic poetry as always, dear Susan, numero uno! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/18/2022 7:24:00 AM

Always lovely to see you, Susan...thank you :))

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/17/2022 5:47:00 PM

*Quanah translation is "fragrant, sweet-smelling" Native American. Here it's 105 today, your verse quenched my thirst! Natural, you are a true marsh girl! Such an exquisite hint of Autumn portrayed! Best of luck in the contest!

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/17/2022 6:01:00 PM

Yes… my scented candles are ready for autumn - well, we were supposed to be 102 but the clouds came out and it topped at 95 with the littlest of drizzles.., another hint, hint :) thank you :)