Red

Crimson twilight, stained glass sunsets bled
Frost tipped flowers of summers fled
Migrating flocks, southwards led
Gatherings to break bread
Chrysanthemum spread
Autumnal bed
Overhead
Wind sped
Red


11/07/19

For 'Rhyming Nonet' contest
Sponsor: charles messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
November 28, 2019 at 4:45 AM
Congratulations on your win my friend!
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2019 at 11:54 AM
LOVE this one!!! Congrats on the win, Michelle.
Proxenos Avatar
November 15, 2019 at 12:50 PM
Hi Michelle, a clever and powerful write, no wonder you received a very deserved win - Congrats Michelle. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2019 at 8:53 PM
Much appreciate it, thank you, Jennifer-
Wolf Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM
Back with congrats on your winner n the contest, Michelle! :) gw
Faulkner Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Thanks, gw, always glad to hear from you!
Andresen Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 1:18 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely winning poem, Michelle :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Faulkner Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Appreciate your kind comment, Anne-Lise.
Y. Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 6:49 AM
Hi Michelle, Congratulations on your 2nd place win in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Faulkner Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 5:01 PM
Thank you, Alexis!
Messina Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 7:38 PM
Stunning imagery, Michelle. Love the beauty of this. Congratulations on you win in my contest. ~Charlie
Faulkner Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 5:01 PM
Thank you for the placement in your contest, charles!
Krutsinger Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 4:21 AM
This is one of the outstanding entries, Michelle.
Faulkner Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 3:33 PM
That is so kind of you, Caren!
Adams Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 7:39 PM
beautiful and clever entry for the contest, this one just unfolds so much beauty through each line....well done! hugs
Faulkner Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Sandra.
Leffanta Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 4:15 PM
Primary colour wins! Aloha! Rico
Faulkner Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 6:49 PM
Red is ahead, he said :)
Wolf Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 3:39 PM
You have created a broad canvas-worth of stunning images here, my friend. I like this one for the contest! Warmest wishes, Gershon (Soup mail, please)
Faulkner Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 6:47 PM
I am always glad of your generous support, Gershon!
Green Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 3:06 PM
Nicely done Michelle. This was beautiful. Best wishes in the contest.
Faulkner Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 6:46 PM
Thanks much, Chris.
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