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September Falls

Season's decay paints the sky with autumn’s glow,
Etches each leaf with hues of red, yellow and gold.
Pastel shades of summer warmth are withdrawn from the show,
The tones of night are blackened blue, turned chilly and cold.

Ensnared by fate to fade to gray, the flowers do yield.
Murmuring their colors to leaves now dead and spent.
Belatedly, the leaves tumble to the ground, their past concealed.
Enwrapping the earth's lament in a patchwork quilt so resplendent.

Reflections dance upon the lake’s calm still face,
Fleeting mists loom in and settle, besmirching views once clear.
As life's pace slows, nature is content with autumn's lace,
Lulled to stall and beget another fall, in yet another year.

Life is expelled to pause as September withers away,
Surrendering its tapestry to the aberrant beauty of decay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Ashley Avatar
October 14, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Dear John, I enjoyed your vivid autumn imagery sprinkled with lovely and lively bits of alliteration, assonance and internal rhyme. Congratulations for your success in Andrea's contest with this beautiful piece. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Anderson Avatar
October 14, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Thanks very much for your comments - cheers and best wishes to you
Dietrich Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 2:22 PM
This is beautiful, john. Great sonnet rhyming and description. Congrats in my contest.
Anderson Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Thanks Very Much and Cheers
Jones Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Love the rhymes, rhythm and colors! You read that well love your voice!
Anderson Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Thanks very much for your kind words. Cheers and Best Wishes
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