Martin Challender Poet Acrostic

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 October 14, 2024 at 6:38 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 October 14, 2024 at 11:25 PM Many thanks for your positive feedback. It is much appreciated. Best regards :)

Janice Canerdy October 1, 2024 at 8:02 AM Martin, in your excellent acrostic, you brought out some very interesting aspects of early fall. Effective use of personification! Janice Martin Challender October 1, 2024 at 8:04 AM Many thanks Janice, so glad that you like it. Best regards.

Jim Healey October 1, 2024 at 3:51 AM Interesting take on September there, Martin. Well done. Martin Challender October 1, 2024 at 4:02 AM Many thinks Jim.

Andrea Dietrich September 30, 2024 at 2:27 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 October 1, 2024 at 12:20 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 September 30, 2024 at 11:44 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 September 16, 2024 at 1:23 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 September 16, 2024 at 11:37 PM Your so right Beryl, many thanks for the positive feedback :)

Cornelius Brantley September 15, 2024 at 6:20 PM I guess it's better than not being remembered at all. Martin Challender September 16, 2024 at 12:59 AM Yes you could well be right there... Best regards.

Brandy Nicole September 15, 2024 at 4:53 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 September 16, 2024 at 12:37 AM Many thanks Brandy, I really do love Autumn despite my negative tone here! Best regards :)

Kim Rodrigues September 15, 2024 at 4:03 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 September 16, 2024 at 12:34 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 September 15, 2024 at 10:56 AM Great piece for the time of year...and for POTD, Martin. Martin Challender September 16, 2024 at 12:31 AM Many thanks for the positive feedback Jim. Glad you liked it. Take care :)

Gershon Wolf September 15, 2024 at 8:42 AM So cheery and optimistic a POTD! Congrats, Martin! Martin Challender September 16, 2024 at 12:30 AM Many thanks Gershon. I did go for a certain tone there which seemed to work:) Best regards.

Paula Goldsmith September 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your fun write. Have a blessed day/week with your win................ Martin Challender September 16, 2024 at 12:28 AM Many thanks Paula. Glad you enjoyed reading. Best regards.

Nancy Kaufman September 15, 2024 at 7:10 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 September 16, 2024 at 12:27 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 September 15, 2024 at 7:07 AM Congratulations on POTD with this well penned piece, Martin, enjoyed. Martin Challender September 16, 2024 at 12:23 AM Many thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

Hilda Greenhough September 15, 2024 at 6:56 AM Congratulations on a well-deserved POTD. Martin Challender September 16, 2024 at 12:21 AM Many thanks Hilda. Much appreciated. An unexpected but pleasant surprise though, this being POTD.

Tania Kitchin September 15, 2024 at 6:14 AM Martin, a creative poem, congratulations on POTD. Martin Challender September 16, 2024 at 12:19 AM Many thanks Tania. Much appreciated!

Regina Mcintosh September 15, 2024 at 2:54 AM Congrats on POTD. God bless you, love, Gina Martin Challender September 15, 2024 at 5:21 AM Many thanks Gina! Best wishes :)

Maria Williams September 15, 2024 at 2:33 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 September 15, 2024 at 2:41 AM Many thanks to you Maria. Best wishes down there :)

Karen Jones September 15, 2024 at 12:39 AM Congratulations on your potd honor and good luck in the contest! Martin Challender September 15, 2024 at 2:21 AM Many thanks Karen, POTD status was a pleasant surprise. Best Wishes :)

Tom Cunningham September 15, 2024 at 12:37 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 September 15, 2024 at 2:23 AM Hi Tom, I love this time of year too. (in-between the rain!) Many thanks & best wishes.

Hilda Greenhough September 14, 2024 at 2:49 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 September 15, 2024 at 2:24 AM Hi Hilda, yes very much the same here. Best regards.