September Sonnet

Scent of change upon the breeze,
as we bid farewell to Summer.
Hear the softly spoken murmur,
of leaves changing in the trees.
The cooler nights begin to tease,
as we reach for blankets, warmer.
We try to stave off Winters rumour,
in the last warm days we seize.

The moon's harvest ring shines bright,
seems to be made of a bed of talcum.
Homes are sheltered, windows shut tight,
yet emit a feeling of welcome.
Wood smoke lends its flavor to night,
as I walk in the birth of Autumn.



For the contest; September-Your Choice
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Placement: 1st
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's sponsored contest Paula. Love, Carol
La France Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM
My compliments Paula on a beautiful Sonnet poem, I love your last line "I walk in the birth of Autumn" is there anything more sublime than walking in Autumn and a big congratulations on your first place win ~~
Sweetheart Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 9:37 AM
CONGRATS PAULA ON FIRST PLACE WIN .. EXCELELNT MY FRIEND..LUV..
Onclaud Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 6:50 AM
so lyrical and undulating, paula... congrats on your top win!.:) huggs
Laan Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 4:03 AM
Paula, I love the gentle change in this poem, beautiful. Well done. E
Foster Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Congratulations Paula. A lovely sonnet sensing the changes in the air.. cheers Marg
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations on your stellar win with this spectacular sonnet!!!-------Lori
Poesy Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Congratulations on your glorious win. Monumental, intriguing, great!
Quigley Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 12:43 PM
You definately captured the essence of the season Paula. Congratulations on your well deserved first place
Freeman Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Paula, a superb win, worthy of the glory. Congratulations. Agape, Moses
Gorelick Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Am so glad to read this one..missed it first time around...congrats..I love the line about the wood smoke..brings back so many memories..BG
Mehta Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Brian, Paula
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM
This is just beautiful and Congratulations on your first placement in Brian's contest.
Ramsdale Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 1:40 AM
Good luck in the "September" poetry contest as Brian judges. CR
La France Avatar
September 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM
A truly lovely sonnet Paula, best of luck in the contest and thanks so much for my placement in you Driving contest, I am very honored and proud~~
Robbins Aka Gonzo Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Paula you so a great sense of skill in this style my friend just thought id swing by this sandbox to read a true friend and talent really great write as smooth and relaxing as a Septemper evening Cheers and stay crazy Gonzo
Brown Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Your poetry is always a pleasure to read no matter what you are writing about Paula. Enjoy your weekend and keep your pen flowing. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 8:56 PM
What a gorgeous poem of changing seasons!! Makes one love the month of September!
Kendrick Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Enjoyed reading this very descriptive fall work..Reads like a winner ..Good luck..Sara
Arowolo Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Fine write,paula.Good luck to you in the contest..I love this...
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