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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Date: 3/19/2018 3:05:00 PM
Such an outstanding poem with amazing imagery, Laura. Congratulations on your placement! Hugs, Sandra
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2018 3:11:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one :)
Date: 3/18/2018 4:03:00 AM
Wonderful lines of passionate poetry. Congratulations. Many wishes, Kai
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2018 3:11:00 PM
Thank you, Kai! Glad you liked this :)
Date: 3/18/2018 2:58:00 AM
Heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved win, Laura - blessings and best wishes to you, friend! :-)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2018 3:13:00 PM
Thank you, Gregory! I'm glad you enjoyed this simple poem :)
Date: 3/17/2018 7:32:00 PM
Laura , fantastic imagery and so well done, enjoyed reading.. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`*
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2018 3:12:00 PM
Thank you, Eve! So happy you enjoyed my poem :)
Date: 3/17/2018 1:48:00 PM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, a beautiful picture Laura :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2018 3:12:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! So glad you enjoyed my poem :)
Date: 3/17/2018 9:26:00 AM
What amazing imagery. Lovely poem. A winner for sure. Well done and congrats, Laura.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/17/2018 12:57:00 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!
Date: 12/27/2017 1:55:00 PM
Hey Girl! Enjoyed reading your poem today---Merry Christmas and God Bless!--long time no see BTW--hugs
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Laura Leiser
Date: 12/27/2017 8:01:00 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!
Date: 11/30/2017 1:31:00 PM
What a lovely picture you have painted for us.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/30/2017 3:34:00 PM
Thank you, Richard! So glad you liked this. :)
Date: 11/30/2017 9:04:00 AM
Beautiful imagery, Laura, I felt like I was there. Nicely done. John
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/30/2017 9:15:00 AM
Thank you, John. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. :)
Date: 11/28/2017 6:10:00 PM
What stunning imagery Laura, welcome back to soup, you've been away for a long time:-) hugs jan xx
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/28/2017 6:14:00 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. :)
Date: 11/28/2017 5:14:00 PM
A beautiful written imagery, Laura. I enjoyed it a lot :) hugs and smiles :)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/28/2017 6:13:00 PM
Thank you, Akkina. I’m glad you liked it. :)
Date: 11/28/2017 4:11:00 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! : )
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/28/2017 4:45:00 PM
Thanks so much for enjoying my poem so much, Connie! I’m finally back to wanting to write after a long hiatus. :)
Date: 11/27/2017 8:23:00 AM
Great imagery Laura.. Nice to see you posting..
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/27/2017 10:27:00 AM
Thank you, Silent :)
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