Somnolence

Reveling in the crisp fall weather,
Autumn dreams her time away.
Lulled by all the beauty 'round her,
Forgetting that good times don't stay.

Startled from her dreams when feeling
The first touch of wintry breeze,
Autumn packs her fading garments,
Waves goodbye to barren trees.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Congratulations on your win in ^Rick's "8 Line Verse" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 9:48 PM
Congratulations, Joyce. Did you read all those amazing poems in this contest? Love yours too.
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November 7, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Congrats Joyce on HM for this stunningly beautiful poetry my friend...luv..
Quigley Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Going to my favs Joyce. Congratulations on your win in Autumn's Dream contest
Richards Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 2:12 PM
I love this, and the title is so perfect! Nicely done, Joyce, and lovely autumn poem.
Quigley Avatar
October 23, 2011 at 2:04 PM
A season captured. Nicely written Joyce.
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October 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM
i love the imagery of this one p.d.
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October 21, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Gorgeous Joyce, simply lovely xx
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