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Sonoma Harvest

Grapevines flow in gentle lines
blanketing the rich hillsides.
Clothed in hues of golds and reds
harvest barreled wine in sheds.  

Dappled light breaks misty morn
blackbirds stir and are reborn.
Spiders weave through branch and leaf
dewdrops glisten, earth smells sweet. 

Lone oak spreads its branches wide
reaching up to touch the sky.
Lone cow lingers in the field
bows her head, then eats her meal.

Chill of morn gives way to day
butterflies flit ‘round the hay.
Workers glean the harvest crush
‘midst pungent smells of purple must.

Hours pass as sunlight fades
lengthening the shadow’s rays.
Vigor wanes as strength is spent
hours of labor, time now to rest. 

Sunset rays fill fading skies
brilliant color prisms rise.
Luminescent moonlight beams
through fall leaves and harvest dreams. 





Written on 11/27/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Haight Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 3:05 PM
Such an outstanding poem with amazing imagery, Laura. Congratulations on your placement! Hugs, Sandra
Leiser Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 3:11 PM
Thank you, Sandra! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one :)
Neumann Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 4:03 AM
Wonderful lines of passionate poetry. Congratulations. Many wishes, Kai
Leiser Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 3:11 PM
Thank you, Kai! Glad you liked this :)
Barden Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 2:58 AM
Heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved win, Laura - blessings and best wishes to you, friend! :-)
Leiser Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 3:13 PM
Thank you, Gregory! I'm glad you enjoyed this simple poem :)
Roper Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 7:32 PM
Laura , fantastic imagery and so well done, enjoyed reading.. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`*
Leiser Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 3:12 PM
Thank you, Eve! So happy you enjoyed my poem :)
Andresen Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 1:48 PM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, a beautiful picture Laura :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leiser Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 3:12 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! So glad you enjoyed my poem :)
Gauthier Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 9:26 AM
What amazing imagery. Lovely poem. A winner for sure. Well done and congrats, Laura.
Leiser Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 12:57 PM
Thank you so much, Line, for my placement in your contest! I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem. I lived in Sonoma Co., California, for several years, and it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever lived!
Cornish Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 1:55 PM
Hey Girl! Enjoyed reading your poem today---Merry Christmas and God Bless!--long time no see BTW--hugs
Leiser Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 8:01 PM
Thanks, Craig! I hope to be able to spend more time on poetry soon. Have been very busy with other commitments this year...need the “space” to think again!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 1:31 PM
What a lovely picture you have painted for us.
Leiser Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 3:34 PM
Thank you, Richard! So glad you liked this. :)
Gondolf Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 9:04 AM
Beautiful imagery, Laura, I felt like I was there. Nicely done. John
Leiser Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 9:15 AM
Thank you, John. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. :)
Allison Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 6:10 PM
What stunning imagery Laura, welcome back to soup, you've been away for a long time:-) hugs jan xx
Leiser Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 6:14 PM
Thanks, Jan! I took a break to do other things. I’m glad you liked this and I hope to write more often again. :)
Downing  Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 5:14 PM
A beautiful written imagery, Laura. I enjoyed it a lot :) hugs and smiles :)
Leiser Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Thank you, Akkina. I’m glad you liked it. :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 4:11 PM
You have painted a glorious scene with your brilliant imagery in this masterpiece Laura! I love it and am putting it into my Faves! : )
Leiser Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 4:45 PM
Thanks so much for enjoying my poem so much, Connie! I’m finally back to wanting to write after a long hiatus. :)
One Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 8:23 AM
Great imagery Laura.. Nice to see you posting..
Leiser Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 10:27 AM
Thank you, Silent :)
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