Seasonal Transitions

Proud daffodils have bowed their weary heads
And roses shed their petals one by one,
Green leaves transform to gold and fiery reds
The gilded reign of autumn has begun.

Farewell to fragrant bluebell woods of spring
And summer’s lush and verdant meadow grass,
In vain, tenacious leaves to branches cling:
The changing scenes of life must come to pass.

As nights draw in, the silver harvest moon
Shines boldly through defenceless, naked trees
And pirouetting leaves will settle soon,
For winter’s riding on the autumn breeze.

The reaper’s joyful song in golden fields
Begins to fade as Fall to winter yields.


26.10.19


New Fall Sonnets Poetry Contest  : sponsored by Emile Pinet
 N-A Rerun 4 Poetry Contest :sponsored by John Hamilton
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Alex Avatar
February 10, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Beautiful sonnet. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
January 25, 2021 at 10:56 AM
So beautifully stated, Wendy with such creative wording and images. Congratulations on your win! Charming and lovely! Sending you the blessings of each season.
George   Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 6:24 AM
Beautiful poem, Wendy. Many congrats on your fine win. ~ Eaine
Radice Avatar
January 3, 2021 at 2:51 AM
Another lovely sonnet Wendy. Beautifully descriptive. I felt I was there; looking on and observing the transitions around me.
Hawkens Avatar
April 19, 2020 at 12:29 PM
..............Beautiful. A lovely verse on the coming, my favorite season Fall. And the final transition to winter. The last four lines of this are wonderfully scribed. Congratulations
Watson Avatar
January 1, 2021 at 6:12 AM
Thank you so much for such encouraging comments, JC.
Watt Avatar
April 16, 2020 at 11:59 PM
I do so love your sonnets, dear Wendy, and this one does proper justice to the sights and sounds of seasons changing. Well done on your win!
Watson Avatar
April 17, 2020 at 6:17 AM
Thank you for your kind comment, John. I read one of yours yesterday which was so beautiful and I'm about to re-visit to have the pleasure of reading again.
Chiri Avatar
December 22, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Wendy congrats on your win!;)
Watson Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 3:19 PM
Thank you,Brenda.
Hamilton Avatar
December 22, 2019 at 2:16 PM
What a beautiful sonnet Wendy hard to believe this got an N/A, not this time around, congrats on a fine win!
Watson Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 3:19 PM
Thank you so much, John. I really appreciate your comments.
Lane Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 5:30 AM
"For Winter's riding on the Autumn breeze" That's my favorite line. Loved it, and I see this write was already a winner for you...congratulations.
Watson Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 3:18 PM
Thank you, Lin for taking the time to read and comment.
Pinet Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 8:55 AM
Congratulations Wendy! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was very tough to judge, for I was very strict, well done my friend, Emile.
Watson Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 3:18 PM
I'm delighted, Emile. Thank you for appreciating my efforts.
Sheehan Avatar
October 26, 2019 at 6:13 PM
Great Sonnet. Fantastic imagery. Inspiring.
Watson Avatar
November 28, 2019 at 1:18 PM
What a lovely comment. Thank you for the encouragement,Frank.
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