Wendy Watson Poet Free verse

Summer Valediction

Muted swans in silent waters
watch as swallows spiral upwards
far away into the distance.
Vibrant flowers lose their beauty,
Fading, wilting, meekly dying
as the summer's sad surrender
honours autumn's golden reign.

07.09.19

Farewell, Summer Poetry Contest : sponsored by Nette Onclaud

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Christuraj Alex March 17, 2022 at 11:12 PM Wonderful work. Congratulations!

John Watt September 30, 2020 at 11:26 AM Wendy, some lovely descriptions about summer's transition to autumn. Really liked the last line. Congrats on your multiple wins with this ~ John

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2019 at 5:14 PM I really loved the part about the birds. Swans watching swallows. Very creative! Congrats on your win

Charlotte Puddifoot September 12, 2019 at 3:50 PM i really enjoyed this one, nice alliteration - congrats on your win!

Nette Onclaud September 12, 2019 at 12:59 PM such a vivid display of how summer exits, wendy... thanks for participating in my contest with my warm congrats!..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen September 12, 2019 at 12:41 PM - Goodbye Summer .... and congratulations on your winning poem, Wendy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robert L. Hinshaw September 12, 2019 at 11:17 AM Delighted to see you on the winner's list, Wendy - congrats! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 12, 2019 at 11:13 AM Congratulations on your win, Wendy. Great imagery and nice flow.

Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 5:41 AM Wendy congrats on your win!;)

David Mohn September 7, 2019 at 3:05 PM I really like the transitional tone of your poem Wendy...visually impressive as well.

Heidi Sands September 7, 2019 at 7:38 AM Well written Wendy! :)