Chetta Achara Poet Other

That Pause Between Summer And Autumn

For: SEASONS NOW AND AFTER Poetry Contest   Sponsor: Nette Onclaud   Date: August 6, 2025
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Somewhere between the summer and the rain
you left and left me lonesome once again.

The tiger-lily and the bumblebee
are pleased to keep their simple company.

The young black-tailed deer and her spotted fawn
take morning leisure on the fresh mown lawn

Two-by-two life moves through each season's flow,
How each day follows day I do not know.

Snapdragons bloom amongst the marigold,
the sun and rain still color rainbows bold.

But I am paused within Autumn's shadow;
Loneliness becomes my cold bedfellow.

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CayCay Godwin August 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM This is great. Love what you did with the theme, it is unique and you did a great job weaving the impact of the beginning and end with all in the middle. This is a 'stander-outter' for the contest, I feel. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Chetta Achara August 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM Thank you.

Ghairo Daniels August 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM Beautiful depiction o life moving & changing in two’s, Chetta. Enjoyed lines - paused within autumn’s shadow. Has a very acceptance tone, despite ending. Thankyou for posting. B blessed. Chetta Achara August 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM Thank you. I appreciate your comments.

sara Etgen-Baker August 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM outstanding imagery in your poem, dear Chetta. The last two lines are poignant and gripping. A great contest entry. have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara