September Falls

So gradual, the change that comes about
Enhanced by wind chimes seemingly, non-stop.
Pink painted sunsets draw cool evenings out
'til golden moons melt down from mountaintops.

Each passing day green slowly disappears
Migrating geese become a common sight
Browns, reds and yellows magically appear
Emerging out of nowhere overnight.

Reluctantly, we pack our summer dreams.
Football becomes the topic of the day.
As falling leaves begin to cover streams
Long sleeves and sweats will be wardrobe mainstays.

Long days grow shorter much to our chagrin
September falls and autumn comes again.

                9/8/2024
           Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Gentile Avatar
October 17, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Daniel, your seasonal Sonnet/Acrostic lines so vividly create the wonder of the changing seasons! For me, they also conjured very sweet memories of my life in the cold climates! No wonder a winner!! Happy Thursday!
Canerdy Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 7:51 AM
A masterpiece! Daniel, a huge CONGRATS on your win! Janice
Turner Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Thank you Janice. I liked yours better:) Always great to see you. I hope all is well with you and yours:)
Challender Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Great Sonnet style Acrostic Daniel. Congratulations! Best regards.
Turner Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Thank you, Martin. I appreciate your time and support.
Dietrich Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 1:42 PM
It's sure nice that you got a bonus point for excellence in sonnet form. That put you right up there with the other first placements. I am glad that you are one here who can really write a sonnet. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Turner Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Thank you Andrea for the challenge and for the flowers. Great contest!
Lane Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 7:02 AM
You've written an excellent descriptive Sonnet, Danny. I love everything about Fall except that it's still hurricane season.
Lane Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Thanks, Danny. I’m aware.
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Thank you sweet friend. Probably not my best poem but it seemed like a worthy challenge. Hunker down! I think there's a couple more standing in line. Always my pleasure to see you:)
Willason Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 3:41 AM
A treat to read this...packed with gorgeous imagery my friend. Though here, down under, it is now spring, you have perfectly captured the feeling of autumn as I remembered it now months past. Take care..
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Hello Paul. Great to see you again old friend. The way time flies, it will be spring here tomorrow:)Thanks for dropping by to read and comment. I appreciate your support.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I enjoyed reading your creative "September Falls" write. It is a great time of the year... "Good Luck" Have a fun day writing away..............
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Thank you, Paula. I am a "fall" person. It is the best time to go for a nature walk. Have a wonderful day.
Bauer Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 1:44 PM
this is lovely, daniel! a fine celebration of the best season of the year (to me, at least!)...
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Hello Ilene! Thank you young lady. Always my pleasure when you visit.
Rodgers Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Hello Daniel, You have inked it perfectly as the season changes and so do our lives. Love reading about Autumn! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Thank you, Daniel. Probably not my best but it felt good to write something/anything. I hope life is treating you kindly.
Jones Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 10:11 PM
This is charming Daniel! I love the energy and the rhythmic rhyming flow. Good luck in the contest!
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Thank you, Karen. Always a pleasure to see you. I appreciate your support:)
Parker Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Flannel time, DT. Nice to see a new piece from your corner of the world. :o))
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Thanks AP. My world seems to be a bit busy these days. So kind of you to drop in to read and comment. Be well!
Cunningham Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 9:52 PM
A well composed acrostic Daniel, my favourite season after the summers heat. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Thanks Tom. Always good to see you. I too love the fall.
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September 8, 2024 at 5:22 PM
A lovely “September Falls” Acrostic/Sonnet Daniel…. Beryl
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Thank you Beryl. Great to see you again. I hope life is being kind to you:)
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