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September Falls Acrostic sonnet contest Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich <3

September Falls

Somewhere I hear Earth's ever ticking clock
Emptying the grains of Summers’ sandy seas
Parting from birds flying South in flocks
Time for leaves to fall from ancient trees
Eldritch bare branches stretch twisted in the cold
Memories like magic spells wafting on the breeze
Buoyant leaves flutter by in rich hues of red and gold
Energetic, pink cheeked, flannel shirt and comfy jeans
Relaxing by the fire spitting sparks

Friends scorching tongues on creamy, hot cocoa
Another ghost story please in the dark
Laughing when we scream at the scarecrow
Later the sun says it's begun as earlier the moon has come
Soak in the chill and unique feel of Autumn
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Kerr Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 11:03 AM
I’d like to express my appreciation to you Crystal for your heartfelt words on my tribute to my sister Your acrostic is an exemplary work of enduring art. I was especially impressed by your majestic command of imagery and seamless line flow. You sustain the reader with the warm glow of your composition Howard
Woods Avatar
December 19, 2024 at 9:16 AM
What a thoughtful review, ty! And I'm glad my words had a beneficial effect on you! That's what we are shooting for after all right!? xo
Ashley Avatar
October 14, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Dear Crystol, soulful poet friend, your autumn imagery is a sensory fiesta. Beautiful and sumptuous, and scrumptious especially, "Friends scorching tongues on creamy, hot cocoa". I adored "Memories like magic spells wafting on the breeze" and "Relaxing by the fire spitting sparks", (nice bit of alliteration). But truly every verse is a gem! Your creative golden pen shines! Congratulations for your success in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Woods Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 9:01 AM
I cherish each word of encouragement and eagerly hold them in my heart! Ty! Xo
Healey Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Wonderful imagery, Crystol. I really enjoyed your take on September. Well done. Congrats on your placement.
Woods Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Ty Jim! Xo
Dietrich Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Lots of great fall images in your poem, Crystol. I enjoyed this very much. Congrats in my contest.
Woods Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Thank you! I enjoyed this contest very much, appreciate all your efforts! Ty for my placement, I'm honored! Xoxo
Canerdy Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Vividly descriptive, appealing acrostic, Crystol. Janice
Woods Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Thank you Janice! Xo
Rodgers Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Dear Crystol, I love your tribute to September and the beautiful changes that are coming. My favorite season is AUTUMN!! YEAH! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Woods Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Mine too Daniel! Although at the start of each new season I think the same thing lol. I'm grateful for all four! Xo
Goldsmith Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 1:43 PM
What a wonderful "September Falls" write you have here. The cooler weather sounds great to me..... Have a blessed day writing away............
Woods Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Tysm! Xo
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