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SEPTEMBER FALLS

Sunlight dictates our days somehow Evenings speak of duvets now People begin to cough or sneeze Trees start to dread each single breeze E-type says there’s nowhere to park Mornings complain about the dark Blackberries doubt that they’ll get picked English sheepdog begs for a stick Radio talks of candidates Fake news drowns out any debate Autumn colours each working day Leaves demand to be swept away Last week’s paper knew it was true September would remember you.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/14/2024 6:38:00 PM

Dear Martin, you deftly captured the essence of autumn with lovely natural and pointed political imagery. Congratulations for your success in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Martin Challender
Date: 10/14/2024 11:25:00 PM

Many thanks for your positive feedback. It is much appreciated. Best regards :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/1/2024 8:02:00 AM

Martin, in your excellent acrostic, you brought out some very interesting aspects of early fall. Effective use of personification! Janice

Martin Challender
Date: 10/1/2024 8:04:00 AM

Many thanks Janice, so glad that you like it. Best regards.

Jim Healey

Date: 10/1/2024 3:51:00 AM

Interesting take on September there, Martin. Well done.

Martin Challender
Date: 10/1/2024 4:02:00 AM

Many thinks Jim.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/30/2024 2:27:00 PM

I love the cleverness of this one, Martin. thinking outside the box. if only you had bolded the phrase on the first letters, this would have been higher on my list.

Martin Challender
Date: 10/1/2024 12:20:00 AM

Update. I have managed to adjust my lettering now. In the future I will boldly go where other poets have gone before!

Martin Challender
Date: 9/30/2024 11:44:00 PM

Many thanks for the positive feedback Andrea, I really enjoyed this contest & writing this September Acrostic. Just need to work out how to put letters in Bold now :) Take care.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/16/2024 1:23:00 AM

A great September Acrostic Martin, it’s a lovely time of the year, the leaves start to change colour afore the fall from the trees, in readiness of the coming winter freeze. Congratulations on receiving the honour for poem of the day… Beryl

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 11:37:00 PM

Your so right Beryl, many thanks for the positive feedback :)

Cornelius Brantley

Date: 9/15/2024 6:20:00 PM

I guess it's better than not being remembered at all.

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:59:00 AM

Yes you could well be right there... Best regards.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/15/2024 4:53:00 PM

Even though ' mornings complain about the dark, ' it's worth it to able to see the vivid colors of Autumn. And while September falls, October is very close to being in the spotlight. I'm embracing each and every moment. Congratulations Martin, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:37:00 AM

Many thanks Brandy, I really do love Autumn despite my negative tone here! Best regards :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/15/2024 4:03:00 PM

Unique write! I like it! Trees start to dread each single breeze… Blackberries doubt that they’ll get picked…fake news…demand of leaves..Congrats on POTD!

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:34:00 AM

Many thanks Kim. Glad you like it. I certainly enjoyed writing these lines. Couldn't resist a brief reference to news from the US. Take care :)

Jim Slaughter

Date: 9/15/2024 10:56:00 AM

Great piece for the time of year...and for POTD, Martin.

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:31:00 AM

Many thanks for the positive feedback Jim. Glad you liked it. Take care :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/15/2024 8:42:00 AM

So cheery and optimistic a POTD! Congrats, Martin!

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:30:00 AM

Many thanks Gershon. I did go for a certain tone there which seemed to work:) Best regards.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/15/2024 8:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your fun write. Have a blessed day/week with your win................

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:28:00 AM

Many thanks Paula. Glad you enjoyed reading. Best regards.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/15/2024 7:10:00 AM

Dear Martin, A sincere Congratulations on this cleverly well crafted acrostic POTD. The mornings in the United States are also "complaining about the dark" as well these days..

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:27:00 AM

Hi Nancy, thanks for your positive feedback. We (in the Northern hemisphere) certainly appreciate the sunlight more this time of year! Best regards.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/15/2024 7:07:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD with this well penned piece, Martin, enjoyed.

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:23:00 AM

Many thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 9/15/2024 6:56:00 AM

Congratulations on a well-deserved POTD.

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:21:00 AM

Many thanks Hilda. Much appreciated. An unexpected but pleasant surprise though, this being POTD.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/15/2024 6:14:00 AM

Martin, a creative poem, congratulations on POTD.

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:19:00 AM

Many thanks Tania. Much appreciated!

Tom Woody

Date: 9/15/2024 6:06:00 AM

Awesome take on the theme. My fave line is #7. I'll take any leftover blackberries no one wants. Enjoy your special day

Martin Challender
Date: 9/16/2024 12:19:00 AM

Many thanks Tom. Blackberries here are out in force this year. The birds will enjoy them if people don't!

Tom Woody
Date: 9/15/2024 5:06:00 PM

Absolutely!

Brandy Nicole
Date: 9/15/2024 4:37:00 PM

Share some with me. : ) Please.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/15/2024 2:54:00 AM

Congrats on POTD. God bless you, love, Gina

Martin Challender
Date: 9/15/2024 5:21:00 AM

Many thanks Gina! Best wishes :)

Maria Williams

Date: 9/15/2024 2:33:00 AM

How very true Martin, ofcourse here in Australia, our seasons are 'upside down' and September here heralds the Spring. Congratulations on your POTD. Well done. Maria

Martin Challender
Date: 9/15/2024 2:41:00 AM

Many thanks to you Maria. Best wishes down there :)

Karen Jones

Date: 9/15/2024 12:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your potd honor and good luck in the contest!

Martin Challender
Date: 9/15/2024 2:21:00 AM

Many thanks Karen, POTD status was a pleasant surprise. Best Wishes :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/15/2024 12:37:00 AM

I do love this time of year when everything cools down and we're treated to some amazing colours of the changing leaves. Congratulations to you Martin on today's POTD honour. Tom

Martin Challender
Date: 9/15/2024 2:23:00 AM

Hi Tom, I love this time of year too. (in-between the rain!) Many thanks & best wishes.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 9/14/2024 2:49:00 PM

I have noticed the steep drop in temperature. It is like being on a ship in a calm when all of a sudden a squall emerges. Thank you. It is a good reminder that winter is coming.

Martin Challender
Date: 9/15/2024 2:24:00 AM

Hi Hilda, yes very much the same here. Best regards.