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September Splendor

Nourished by garland skies of scarlet blue And velvet grass in golden green festoon September wed us; one heart, made of two Days of turquoise kisses, too much, too few Cloud castles filled our eyes, too long, too soon Nourished by garland skies of scarlet blue As courting butterflies demurely flew In circles, touching a sunset lagoon September wed us; one heart, made of two Ancient oaks framed in splendor, crafted new Leaves burst in layered passion of maroon Nourished by garland skies of scarlet blue Once summer romance burned off, what is true Love's music swayed our souls, set to its tune September wed us; one heart, made of two I held one ivory rose, clinging dew Made lovelier under her sapphire moon Nourished by garland skies of scarlet blue September wed us; one heart, made of two. 6/22/20 For 'Month of the Year I Like Most' contest Sponsor: Mohan Chutani 1st Place Poem of the Week, week of June 28th, 2020

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John Watt

Date: 9/17/2020 9:32:00 AM

This day turned out to be a wonderful muse for your golden pen this year, Michelle! This or Green Anniversaries are great contenders for Anthology entries, right up there with Roses of Agony. All are topnotch, as good as it gets at PS; IMHO, anyway. Happy 15th, enjoy the day and every minute you have together, for life is precious and love is a gift. One heart, made of two. May your September Splendor be "Nourished by garland skies of scarlet blue". Hugs ~ John

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/17/2020 11:34:00 AM

I am deeply flattered by your generous words, John - I am still trying to decide which poem to enter for the anthology (because I am not a Premium Member, I can do only one) but I am leaning towards Green Anniversaries, since it has the most Faves of all my poems (and is one the top 100 poems of all time, too - as is your gorgeous That Starry Night, congrats on that, by the way!) I am hoping you are having a beautiful day, my friend :)

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/26/2020 9:41:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win Michelle. Blessings and love :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/19/2020 10:23:00 AM

Absolutely gorgeous poem Michelle. Congratulations for your top win Lovely! xomo

David Drowley

Date: 7/18/2020 3:59:00 PM

'Michelle, Congratulations on your well-penned win. It makes me long for September. David'

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/18/2020 11:22:00 AM

Back again Michelle to congratulate you for your trophy win. So well deserved!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/18/2020 11:12:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I love the beautiful month of September. Enjoy your win and day.................

Beata Agustin

Date: 7/18/2020 7:53:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

John Watt

Date: 7/18/2020 12:42:00 AM

And now a third time to congratulate you for the well-deserved top spot on "Month I Like Best" contest. Each time I read this classic, it gets better. "One heart, made of two".

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/18/2020 11:41:00 AM

We are having our 15th anniversary this September, thank you again for your lovely comments, John!

Mohan Chutani

Date: 7/18/2020 12:31:00 AM

Michelle, till this very point didnot know that this muse of yours got the POTW title also. Congratulations for double top honours and thankyou for participating in my contest. The ' 'one heart made of two' romantic undercurrent gave it the finesse for this top placement in a very tight premier contest. Best. Mohan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/18/2020 11:39:00 AM

I am so honored by your generous placement in your contest, it was a clever and unique concept!

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/3/2020 8:02:00 AM

Superb poetry my friend...Congrats!! on poem of the week Michelle...best wishes...^WW^ :o)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/2/2020 2:25:00 PM

Hello Michelle Faulkner, A beautiful poem sets a wonderful romance scene. Enjoy your day my friend.

John Hamilton

Date: 7/2/2020 9:44:00 AM

What a beautiful poem Michelle, no wonder you've received so many comments, worthy of all the accolades!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/30/2020 6:34:00 PM

Autumn and romance - quite a pair, my friend. This is tender with imagery as rich as the color of fall leaves. I love the pairing of opposites "scarlet blue." So happy for your selection as POTW. Congratulations!

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/29/2020 1:06:00 PM

this is beautiful...so many beautiful images wrapped within this piece... I see it was a potw, a very worthy reward for this excellent villanelle … :) congratulations! hugs

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/28/2020 10:13:00 PM

Love wrapped around two- as moments of bliss curled around the both of you. This is soooo beautiful and romantic. You paint such lovely images with your words. Congratulations Michelle, on Poem of the Week. :) Brandy

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/28/2020 3:34:00 PM

A wonderful poem choice for POTW Michelle. Congratulations on your POTW honor my friend! Blessings xxoo

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 6/28/2020 12:15:00 PM

Amazing rhymes and all joy! Congratulations!

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/28/2020 11:42:00 AM

My friend, congratulations on a most well deserved recognition of POTW given for the immense poetic talent and beauty in this exceptional piece. Vivid imagery , colors and rhyming and flow. Verses that sing to a poet's heart! A fav... God bless..

John Watt

Date: 6/28/2020 11:27:00 AM

Back to say a hearty congratulations for the POTW selection, Michelle. A poem to be very proud of ~ John

Jan Allison

Date: 6/28/2020 9:14:00 AM

absolutely delightful so colourful and romantic, many congrats on a very well deserved potw and good luck in the contest Michelle:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/28/2020 7:46:00 AM

Back with congrats Michelle on POTW honours. Well deserved. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/28/2020 6:34:00 AM

Back with congrats Michelle, on poem of the week.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/28/2020 6:24:00 AM

Gorgeous, congratulations on POTW!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/27/2020 12:40:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful, best of luck in the contest.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/27/2020 11:06:00 AM

A Heartwarming loving poem of courtship and then a September wedding - a sensitive, touching write. Loved your poem Michelle. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.