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Contest: September Falls

Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

15 September 2024

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September Falls

Squirrels are gathering; nuts to bury
Eagerly digging, for warm earth is soft
Painted, a sky in hues that are many
This golden glister is scattered aloft 

Even autumnal, as thin sun rides low
Men strut in T-shirts, ignoring the chill
Beauties all bare what they dare… one last show
Enjoying the looks laid upon them still

Ripened and ready are these orchard fruits
Falling for fear of remaining unpicked
An autumn frost cometh, a winter hint
Leaving some lying like leaves to be kicked

Lovers on sheepskin, a stove that burns wood
Soft music playing: September is good
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Date: 10/14/2024 6:54:00 PM
Dear Terry, congratulations for your success in Andrea's contest with your beautiful poem that captures the essence of September with poetic ease. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Terry Flood
Date: 10/17/2024 11:52:00 AM
Thank you, Susan. Much appreciated. Terry
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Terry Flood
Date: 10/17/2024 11:50:00 AM
Thank you, Susan. Much appreciated. Terry
Date: 9/30/2024 1:51:00 PM
Loved the parts about clothing worn in second stanza. the ending couplet was outstanding. GREAT acrostic . Congratss
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Date: 10/17/2024 11:50:00 AM
Thanks, Andrea. Not my usual style but I did kinda like it. Glad you did too. Terry
Date: 9/14/2024 8:33:00 PM
The last two lines are my favorite of this lovely poem! Good luck in the contest!
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Terry Flood
Date: 10/17/2024 11:48:00 AM
Thanks, Karen. Glad you enjoyed.
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