Dale Gregory Cozart Poet Rhyme

Summer As It Grieves

I hear the words. In autumn's silent verse
lie anapestic wafts of falling leaves
with golden syllables both bright and terse,
the crimson pluck of summer as it grieves.

Original poem, Autumn's Silent Verse
Posted 9/9/19
Arbitrium Divisa Contest
Sponsor, Gregory R Barden

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Juliet Ligon December 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM Clever. Congratulations on your win! Dale Gregory Cozart December 19, 2019 at 10:55 AM Thanks for reading.

David Drowley December 18, 2019 at 11:52 AM 'Dale, Congratulations on your winning poem! I especially liked "the crimson pluck of summer." David' Dale Gregory Cozart December 18, 2019 at 11:57 AM Thanks much, David.

Gregory Richard Barden December 18, 2019 at 5:52 AM Thank you so much for your participation in my contest, Dale - congratulations on your win! Please forgive the lengthy wait for results. I hope you and yours have a joyous and bountiful holiday season - blessings, my friend! :o) Dale Gregory Cozart December 18, 2019 at 8:44 AM Thanks very much, Greg.

Na Na December 16, 2019 at 5:07 AM Congrats Dale on your winning Poem Dale Gregory Cozart December 16, 2019 at 8:18 AM Thanks, Gregory.

Suzanne Delaney September 19, 2019 at 6:31 PM The seasons all destined to cycle around. How lovely you have depicted them, SuZ Dale Gregory Cozart September 19, 2019 at 8:01 PM Thank you, Suzanne.

John Hamilton September 14, 2019 at 3:36 PM You truly have your distinctive style of writing Dale...and I love it!! Dale Gregory Cozart September 14, 2019 at 4:37 PM Thank you, John.

Heidi Sands September 14, 2019 at 1:46 PM Beautifully written Dale :) Dale Gregory Cozart September 14, 2019 at 2:33 PM Thanks so much, Heidi. Nice to hear from you.

Darlene De Beaulieu September 14, 2019 at 12:56 PM Hzart,ello Dale Gregory Cozart, summer is a short season. Sad and true. Have a nice day my friend. Dale Gregory Cozart September 14, 2019 at 1:13 PM Thanks for stopping by, Darlene.