Heidi Sands Poet Sonnet

The Grandeur of Fall

Red, orange and yellow fill the valley
Like a bucket of paint, spilled on the trees
Water reflects autumn's grand finale
With colorful leaves, waving in the breeze

The humming birds have left on their long trip
With clear memories, of where to return
The cherry tree is now pruned, snip by snip
Breaking branches, with new lessons to learn

Acorns tumble across the colder ground
On lawn where the sparkling frost will arrive
Summer flowers passed, where they were once found
Death and re-birth of seasons to survive

The grandeur of fall, sparks new enlightment
Opening doors, to winter's excitement

Heidi Sands

12/13/23

POTD 12/15/23

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Paula Goldsmith December 29, 2023 at 9:20 AM Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup. I loved reading your wonderful fall write again. Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away................. Heidi Sands December 29, 2023 at 1:10 PM Thank you so much Paula. I appreciate your support always! :)

Dean Wood December 27, 2023 at 3:05 PM Heidi, this poem evokes some beautiful imagery. Congratulations on this recognition. It is well deserved. Heidi Sands December 27, 2023 at 3:14 PM Thank you Dean. I appreciate your visit and comment. :)

Constance La France December 20, 2023 at 1:49 PM Heidi, a lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings Heidi Sands December 20, 2023 at 8:20 PM Thank you very much Contance :)

Kim Rodrigues December 18, 2023 at 4:17 PM My favorite line: The cherry tree is now pruned, snip by snip. Congratulations on POTD, Heidi! Heidi Sands December 18, 2023 at 4:54 PM Thank you Kim. I am happy to hear that :)

Deb M December 16, 2023 at 11:59 AM Oh Heidi how lovely your poem is and how lovely to see it as POTD!!…. You so deserve it! It makes my heart happy to read you are feeling a lot better. I hope you and your sweet Bella have a wonderful joyful Chrissy! Congratulations Heidi…..Debx Heidi Sands December 16, 2023 at 1:37 PM Hi Deb. Thank you for your kind comment and all your support. I am grateful! I hope you have a nice Christmas ! :)

Linda Alice Fowler December 16, 2023 at 6:01 AM So good to see you Heidi. Congratulations on your POTD! :) Heidi Sands December 16, 2023 at 6:58 AM Thank you very much Linda :)

Eve Roper December 15, 2023 at 10:02 PM Heidi, a painting you've created with your pen. Enjoyed reading. Congratulations my friend on POTD! Heidi Sands December 16, 2023 at 10:05 AM I know you could paint this :) Heidi Sands December 16, 2023 at 6:58 AM Thank you Eve. I am happy to hear you enjoyed it :)

Brandy Nicole December 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM "Like a bucket of paint spilled on the trees, with colorful leaves waving in the breeze." Such a beautiful image to behold. You've created a masterpiece, Heidi. There's something magical about this time of year. I hope you're feeling better, my sweet friend. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 7:26 PM Hi Brandy. It is a magical time of year. Thank you for the kind feedback. I am doing much better lately. I appreciate your support, my friend. I hope all is well and you have a nice night. Hugs :)

Silent One December 15, 2023 at 3:44 PM Congratulations on potd Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 3:46 PM Thank you, Silent One :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 15, 2023 at 3:13 PM Congratulations, Dear Heidi, on your POTD with this gorgeous descriptions of Autumn. Autumn is such an enchanting time of the year - grand display by nature before snow covers the ground! Love and Hugs ~ Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 3:35 PM Thank you very much. I hope you have a nice evening. Hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen December 15, 2023 at 1:32 PM - Autumn seems far away when the snow covers the earth ... a lovely poem, Heidi :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 2:32 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Paula Goldsmith December 15, 2023 at 9:44 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I loved reading your wonderful fall write again. It is a great time of the year... Have a great/blessed day writing away.......... Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 12:01 PM Thank you so much Paula. I am happy to hear you enjoyed it. Blessings :)

Ink Empress December 15, 2023 at 6:43 AM Very descriptive and gorgeous, i love every line in this especially “ The humming birds have left on their long trip With clear memories, of where to return“ gorgeous and fitting for this prompt youve written for: pleasure reading this. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD . Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM Thank you for your kind feedback. I appreciate it very much :)

Joseph May December 15, 2023 at 5:51 AM Wonderful write Heidi, Congrats on POTD Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 11:59 AM Thank you Joseph. I just got charge on my phone. I hope your day is going well. Busy here . I appreciate your comment :)

Vijay Pandit December 15, 2023 at 5:23 AM Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Heidi. Glad to see you in this space. Enjoy your special day today. Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:41 AM Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Mike Gentile December 15, 2023 at 4:00 AM Heidi, congratulations on your POTD honors, Your expressions of nature are always so vibrant and full of beautiful imagery. This one is extra special xxoo Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:40 AM Thank you so much Mike xxoo :)

Tania Kitchin December 15, 2023 at 3:19 AM Heidi, congratulations on POTD! Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:39 AM Thank you Tania. I hope you have a nice day :)

Beryl Edmonds December 15, 2023 at 3:08 AM A lovely sonnet Heidi, love the ending couplet. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day, enjoy… Belle Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:39 AM Thank you very much Belle . I appreciate your kind comment :)

Nancy Kaufman December 15, 2023 at 2:46 AM Dear Heidi, Congratulations on this exquisite POTD sonnet. I must fav it. Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:38 AM Thank you so much Nancy. I appreciate the Fave too :)

Maria Fernandez-Garcia December 15, 2023 at 1:51 AM Awesome Sonnet piece to be awarded. Many Congratulations on the POTD Heidi. Loved reading it from the beginning to the end. Fantastic description poetically of Fall. Blessings! Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:38 AM Thank you Maria! Blessings :)

Charles Messina December 15, 2023 at 1:07 AM Absolutely beautiful, Heidi. Congratulations on POTD! Hugs :) Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:37 AM Thank you very much Charlie. Hugs :)

Daisy Meadows December 15, 2023 at 12:54 AM A beautiful poem!! Congratulations on your POTD. Well done. It's a favourite for me! Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:37 AM Thank you Jeanette. I appreciate you considering it a Fave :)

Christina Bowring December 15, 2023 at 12:44 AM Many congratulations dear Heidi on POTD with this truly beautiful sonnet. So wonderfully written with such lovely imagery that captivates the reader. I especially love the concluding couplet. A delightful read. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your celebratory day and I hope your health is improving greatly for you. Hugs to you xx :):) Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:36 AM Thank you very much Christina. I appreciate your kind feedback. I hope you have a nice day :)

Tom Cunningham December 15, 2023 at 12:37 AM Back with congratulations to you Heidi on the honour of POTD. Enjoy your day. Tom Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:35 AM Thank you Tom. I hope you have a great day :)

Karen Jones December 15, 2023 at 12:34 AM Gorgeous poem! Congratulations on potd! Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 5:35 AM Thank you Karen :)

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