The Incomparable Joys of Fall

So many of us smile when summer starts
	to lose its grip, for autumn thrills our hearts.

	I’m ready for the shortening of days
	and welcoming of sun’s less potent rays.

	I’m awed by changing colors of the leaves
	and love the cozy feel of flannel sleeves.

	

October 2018 placed 1st in Brian Strand's October Contest, 20 lines max


September 26, 2018, entered in Vermillion Scythe's Vermillion
Autumn Couplets Contest


September 14, 2022
entered in the Bite-Size no. 52 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Date: 10/8/2018 3:17:00 AM
Congratulations, Janice on your in. A lovely verse.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/8/2018 8:36:00 AM
Thanks so much, Subimal! Janice
Date: 10/7/2018 8:25:00 PM
Congrats on your top win, Janice. Well done.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/8/2018 8:36:00 AM
Thanks so much, Line! Janice
Date: 9/27/2018 8:54:00 AM
Great flow and content, Janice. I really enjoyed reading your poem today.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/27/2018 10:11:00 AM
Thanks so much, Wendy! Janice
Date: 9/27/2018 7:11:00 AM
Soothing sights and sounds of the Fall season..well done, Janice.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/27/2018 8:35:00 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice
Date: 9/26/2018 10:24:00 PM
Lovely couplets about a lovely season. After the intense summer heat I welcome it. Good luck. Tom
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/27/2018 8:35:00 AM
Me too, Tom! Thanks so much! Janice
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