Ripe and Ready To Bathe In Gin

A chill of Autumn in the air
and spider’s webs are everywhere
these delicate exquisite works of art
such beauty and joy fills my heart

Old Man’s beard has just appeared
weaving its way through blackberry bushes
loved that name when I was small
     to touch ~ so furry 
        to see ~ enthralled

Blackberries plump and succulent
awaiting to be picked
evoking memories of Mum’s fruit crumbles
blackberries and apples mixed

Sloes ~ a rich dark purple fruit
ripe and ready to bathe in Gin
    patiently waiting
        sloes luxuriating 
            tempted to taste 
               but must not haste

for to sip a Sloe Gin on a cold winters night
               leaves a feeling of warmth 
                                  and another  ~  well I might...


Written 12th September 2020

Contest COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE 8
Sponsor Brian Strand
FIRST PLACE

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 10/5/2020 5:32:00 PM
A perfect Autumn write presented in such a creative way. Congratulations on your win! ~Angie
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/5/2020 5:37:00 PM
Thank you Angie how nice to meet you and I appreciate your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 10/1/2020 5:34:00 AM
Lovely poem, sloe gin mmmmm
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/5/2020 5:35:00 PM
Thank you so much John, sloe gin ~ mmmm delicious ~ Cheers... With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 9/22/2020 8:11:00 PM
Congratulations Your forgotten friend, Panagiota PS..it's OK, I am plenty busy. Still breathing)))))
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/25/2020 3:27:00 PM
Aww dearest Panagiota your are never forgotten my friend and I thank you so much for your congratulations. My apologies for the delay in answering. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 9/15/2020 9:31:00 AM
Humor and autumn imagery blended perfectly, Ann! Congratulations your first place win! This is a delight.
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/25/2020 3:24:00 PM
So many thanks dear Sam for your lovely words and apologies for the delay in answering. I always appreciate your visits and thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 9/15/2020 7:12:00 AM
This is just a complete delight for the Autumn appetites. Nicely penned Ann. Congrats on first. A fav for me.
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/25/2020 3:22:00 PM
Thank you so much dear Jeanne for your lovely words and also the Fav, wow such a compliment thank you. Apologies for the delay in answering your welcome comment. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 9/12/2020 5:26:00 AM
Cheers! This is darling. xomo
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/12/2020 5:40:00 AM
and cheers to you sweet girl... xx
Date: 9/12/2020 2:53:00 AM
I loved the complete poem. The words danced to perfection. You made me smile dear Ann. Thank you for sharing the wonderful words.
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/12/2020 3:07:00 AM
Thank you John for your lovely words and I am so happy that I made you smile. Keep smiling my friend.. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 9/12/2020 2:16:00 AM
Too much liquor can be detrimental to your health. Lovely poem Ann. Strangely I love webs too. ~~
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/12/2020 3:06:00 AM
Thank you Victor good to see you and thanks for your support. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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