Red Plaid Autumn

Autumn came swiftly
on the heels of summer's lace
I reached for his plaid jacket
feeling the warmth embrace me
with long arms of sweet recall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Bombardieri Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Beautiful. congrats.
Merryman Avatar
April 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Carrie, congrats on your 1st place win with this excellent tanka! Love, Kim
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April 3, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Carrie, , Congratulations with your beautiful win, in B E Susan's contest.. Have yourself a good night. :-) , luv~PD
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April 2, 2012 at 9:07 PM
.Congratulations on your first place, Carrie. You seem to be a winner in every contest. Keep on writing your brilliant verses such as this one. It's always a pleasure to read a winner's poem that moves and inspires. I wish you success and happiness. Hugs, Andrew.
Guzzi Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Congrad's you ole BIg first place winner!! 2 right in a row!! GO gal! Light & Love
Song Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Congrats AGAIN, Carrie. You are on a poetry roll!...You are versatile and these 2 very diverse writes proves it! A heart stirring write! :) Gwendolen
Johnson Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM
A great write Carrie. I have memories like this still hanging in the hall closet. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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April 2, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Beautiful, Carrie. Such a stirring picture you painted in your tanka. Congratulations on your well-deserved first place win! Love, Carolyn
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April 2, 2012 at 10:03 AM
congrats Carrie on a brilliant first place win for a lovely entry luv..
Brown Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Susan's contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Burch Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations Carrie...I can totally relate to this wonderful piece you have written!! Well Done my friend on your win!! Big huggsss,love deb
Grisetti Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 8:51 AM
Such a beautiful poem. Congratulations on a well deserved first place.
Heck Avatar
October 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Truly superb! Very moving...this tanka deserved First Place...your emotions in this piece are breathtaking and heartbreaking. Peace always, John
Mckenzie Avatar
October 15, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Carrie Congratulations on your wonderful first place winning! Laura :)
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October 13, 2008 at 4:00 AM
Carrie, this poem was brilliant. I honestly teared up when I first read it, as it reminded me on my Grandfather in law who passed 9 yrs ago. He was one man in a million, and anyone who was blessed enough to meet him, was the all the better for it - I miss him terribly, and this poem screamed him. Excellent, emotional and so true - this was a winner upon the first read. Well done. you seserve this! Love Kristin
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October 12, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Congrats on your first placing in Kristin contest Carrie.Well done.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcom comments on my postings
Winter Avatar
October 12, 2008 at 9:57 AM
Carrie! Warmest congrats on your First Place win in Kristin's contest! Absolutely so well deserved! Way to go!!! Love, Shar xoxo
Bellefleur Avatar
September 22, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Very vibrant - I can see the colors and smell the burning leaves. Memories of Autumn and loss of someone dear..
Winter Avatar
September 21, 2008 at 11:57 AM
This is truly sad. The emotional memory of someone no longer here spurred on by the season. Beautifully written. Love, Shar
Buys Avatar
September 21, 2008 at 8:27 AM
This is so filled with yearning and so beautifully phrased. Very well done. Love Heidie
Jordan Avatar
September 21, 2008 at 7:48 AM
Awh - I agree with Rhoda - If I was you Carrie I would put on that jacket and give myself a hug - Just a thought - May bring some comfort - I loved your poem neighbor - God Bless you and the family always
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