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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

Copyright © Heidi Sands | Year Posted 2023

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/29/2023 9:20:00 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................. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/29/2023 1:10:00 PM Thank you so much Paula. I appreciate your support always! :)

Dean Wood Date: 12/27/2023 3:05:00 PM Heidi, this poem evokes some beautiful imagery. Congratulations on this recognition. It is well deserved. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/27/2023 3:14:00 PM Thank you Dean. I appreciate your visit and comment. :)

Constance La France Date: 12/20/2023 1:49:00 PM Heidi, a lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/20/2023 8:20:00 PM Thank you very much Contance :)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/18/2023 4:17:00 PM My favorite line: The cherry tree is now pruned, snip by snip. Congratulations on POTD, Heidi! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/18/2023 4:54:00 PM Thank you Kim. I am happy to hear that :)

Deb M Date: 12/16/2023 11:59:00 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 Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/16/2023 1:37:00 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 Date: 12/16/2023 6:01:00 AM So good to see you Heidi. Congratulations on your POTD! :) Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/16/2023 6:58:00 AM Thank you very much Linda :)

Eve Roper Date: 12/15/2023 10:02:00 PM Heidi, a painting you've created with your pen. Enjoyed reading. Congratulations my friend on POTD! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/16/2023 10:05:00 AM I know you could paint this :) Heidi Sands Date: 12/16/2023 6:58:00 AM Thank you Eve. I am happy to hear you enjoyed it :)

Brandy Nicole Date: 12/15/2023 7:00:00 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 Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 7:26:00 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 :)

Tom Woody Date: 12/15/2023 4:30:00 PM Beautiful poem Heidi Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 6:09:00 PM Thank you Tom :)

Silent One Date: 12/15/2023 3:44:00 PM Congratulations on potd Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 3:46:00 PM Thank you, Silent One :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 12/15/2023 3:13:00 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 ~ Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 3:35:00 PM Thank you very much. I hope you have a nice evening. Hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/15/2023 1:32:00 PM - Autumn seems far away when the snow covers the earth ... a lovely poem, Heidi :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 2:32:00 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/15/2023 9:44:00 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.......... Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 12:01:00 PM Thank you so much Paula. I am happy to hear you enjoyed it. Blessings :)

Ink Empress Date: 12/15/2023 6:43:00 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 . Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 12:00:00 PM Thank you for your kind feedback. I appreciate it very much :)

Joseph May Date: 12/15/2023 5:51:00 AM Wonderful write Heidi, Congrats on POTD Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 11:59:00 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 Date: 12/15/2023 5:23:00 AM Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Heidi. Glad to see you in this space. Enjoy your special day today. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:41:00 AM Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your kind comment :)

Mike Gentile Date: 12/15/2023 4:00:00 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 Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:40:00 AM Thank you so much Mike xxoo :)

Tania Kitchin Date: 12/15/2023 3:19:00 AM Heidi, congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:39:00 AM Thank you Tania. I hope you have a nice day :)

Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/15/2023 3:08:00 AM A lovely sonnet Heidi, love the ending couplet. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day, enjoy… Belle Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:39:00 AM Thank you very much Belle . I appreciate your kind comment :)

Nancy Kaufman Date: 12/15/2023 2:46:00 AM Dear Heidi, Congratulations on this exquisite POTD sonnet. I must fav it. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:38:00 AM Thank you so much Nancy. I appreciate the Fave too :)

Maria Fernandez-Garcia Date: 12/15/2023 1:51:00 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! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:38:00 AM Thank you Maria! Blessings :)

Charles Messina Date: 12/15/2023 1:07:00 AM Absolutely beautiful, Heidi. Congratulations on POTD! Hugs :) Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:37:00 AM Thank you very much Charlie. Hugs :)

Daisy Meadows Date: 12/15/2023 12:54:00 AM A beautiful poem!! Congratulations on your POTD. Well done. It's a favourite for me! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:37:00 AM Thank you Jeanette. I appreciate you considering it a Fave :)

Christina Bowring Date: 12/15/2023 12:44:00 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 :):) Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:36:00 AM Thank you very much Christina. I appreciate your kind feedback. I hope you have a nice day :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/15/2023 12:37:00 AM Back with congratulations to you Heidi on the honour of POTD. Enjoy your day. Tom Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/15/2023 5:35:00 AM Thank you Tom. I hope you have a great day :)

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