Ann Peck Poet Nonet

Spice

What is that glow near yonder red leaf.
near a willow still sharing grief?
A gem, perhaps, or sunbeam
with drops of cinnamon.
I won't hazard guess,
but I confess
topaz gems
are nice
spice!

November 6, 2022
for Andrea Dietrich's "November Nonet" Poetry contest

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Susan Ashley November 27, 2022 at 2:42 PM Dear Ann, it is wonderful to return to this November gem! A joy to savor the lovely imagery of your beautiful Nonet once again. Congratulations for your wonderful placement in Andrea’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Janice Canerdy November 22, 2022 at 4:42 PM LOVELY. Congrats on your win, Ann. Janice

Andrea Dietrich November 21, 2022 at 4:31 PM Love all the rhyming and the cute imagery in this one. All you lacked was "a" guess, and I'd have given this a second place. Congrats in my contest. a truly delightful poem, as Suzanne down here has commented.

Suzanne Clear November 10, 2022 at 12:42 PM Anne, This is so delightful and insightful! Your words for this form just glide effortlessly...Winner for me......suzanne

Susan Ashley November 8, 2022 at 1:59 PM Dear Ann, your exquisite poem captures the feel, flavors and jewel tones of Autumn. So beautifully expressive it’s breathtaking. A fav for me. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Joanna Daniel November 7, 2022 at 7:07 AM A beautiful nonet, Ann, should be a winner:) Ann Peck November 7, 2022 at 8:00 AM Jo, Thank you so much for your nice comments! Ann Peck November 7, 2022 at 7:57 AM Jo, Thank you so much for your nice comments!

Sotto Poet November 6, 2022 at 12:49 PM "Oh, so sweet and lovely Nonet, Ann. Your wonderful metaphors are shining even reflecting some deep thoughts at the ending..., Best wishes for the contest" Ann Peck November 6, 2022 at 2:07 PM Thank you for your lovely comments, Lasaad! I really appreciate them.

L Milton Hankins November 6, 2022 at 10:18 AM Very nice poem, Ann. The nonet is a fun poetry form to write, I think. Ann Peck November 6, 2022 at 10:39 AM Thank you, Milton. I'm learning forms as I enter...