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Susurrus of October

Serenading voices of snow geese thrum in the morning sky
Unrivaled is the clangor of their echoed gabbles in October
Songs of Fall ride on the wind as russet leaves begin to fly
Unrobed are trees; stripped bare, looking bereft and sober
Ripened are amethyst crops of corn and grains in the field
Rivaled by a soft golden glow of the gibbous harvest moon
Undeniably beautiful, when in October its glow is revealed
Seduced by its romantic luminance, lovers kiss and swoon

On All Hallow's Eve, I see scary costumed trick-or-treaters
Feasting on candy given by generous household greeters

Ode to October, there's a chill aloft, whispering in the air
Conspiring with Mother Nature in such a glorious season
This pleasant month arrives with a stir of festive fanfare
Offering a kaleidoscope of colors, and with good reason ~
Brushes in artists hands paint landscapes of Autumn days
Eagerly, I welcome those dazzling hues that seem to blaze
Rife with splendid riches, I chant October's songs of praise



                 ~  October 2, 2020  ~
Pick-A-Title, Vol 23-Seasonal Acrostic Contest
           ~ Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh ~

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/14/2020 4:10:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, Jenna :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/14/2020 7:46:00 AM

Thanks so much for your kind congrats, Anne-Lise.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/13/2020 10:47:00 AM

Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/14/2020 7:45:00 AM

Thank you for the revisit and your congrats, Jan.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 10/13/2020 7:03:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Just brilliant and fraught with vivid autumnal imagery, Jenna:-) One of my favorites submitted for my contest. Great ode to my birth month! Faved.

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/14/2020 7:44:00 AM

I am truly honored by your comments and the placement you've awarded my poem in your contest. Thank you very much, Edward...as well for faving it.

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 10/12/2020 4:31:00 PM

Congratulations, Jenna, on your Number 1 Win!!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/13/2020 4:24:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Newton.

John Watt

Date: 10/2/2020 4:40:00 PM

Really delighted to read this, Jenna. Great rhymes, vocab, imagery. You captured such charming delights of the October panorama with the sights and sounds of the season. Favorite line is "dazzling hues that seem to blaze / Rife with splendid riches", love everything about this and going in my faves. Best wishes in the contest, I expect this to do very well ~ John

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/3/2020 3:29:00 AM

So many wonderful compliments you offer, John, and each one is graciously welcomed. Thank you so much.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/2/2020 7:58:00 AM

a superb rhyming acrostic, Jenna your imagery is sublime, you are so gifted and a rising star on soup:-) hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/2/2020 8:24:00 AM

and your comments are always very supportive and encouraging, Jan. I thank you for such kind thoughts. Hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2020 6:57:00 AM

- An excellent ode to October ... colors and party ... grain and witches / trolls .... you have mentioned most things ... a month of joy :) - I wish you good luck in the contest, Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/2/2020 7:42:00 AM

October is the most charming month where I live. Not because of its colorful foliage, (there is none here), but weather wise. Thanks for your ongoing support of my poetry, Anne-Lise.