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(Entry for the Autumn Leaves Poetry Contest sponsored by Jcb Brul, submitted October 11, 2024 - Second Place)

The Music of Autumn Leaves

Upon the final strains of Summer's swansong,
Autumn makes her appearance,
singing a harmonious hymn of hues
with scarlets, ambers, golds and russets,
the trees resplendent in their festive finery.

In the still pleasant air
the foliage falls as feathers, slow dancing;
an emerging carpet, chattering in the breeze,
sending sweet sounds of a susurrus symphony.

The music of autumn leaves 
is a serenade for the senses...
a paean to Gaia: soft, soothing, serene.
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Kendrick Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in this contest. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it. Sara K
Healey Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Thank you, Sara. I appreciate it. Take care. J.
Delaney Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 8:53 AM
I love your autumn music, Rustling leaves and whispering winds ,…..beautiful Cingratulations. SuZ
Healey Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Thank you, Suzanne. Nice to hear from you again. Take care.
Fowler Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Feelings of tranquility and peacefulness. Congratulations Jim! :)
Healey Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, Linda. So glad you enjoyed it. Cheers from Canada. J.
Kendrick Avatar
October 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Very creative and colorful winning work. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Way to go. Congratulations...Sara K
Healey Avatar
October 23, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Thank you, Sara. I appreciate it. J.
Allison Avatar
October 13, 2024 at 4:28 PM
WOW! outstanding imagery Jim your autumnal masterpiece is music to my ears:-) hugs Jan xx
Healey Avatar
October 13, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Thanks, Jan. I decided on a different take to describe fallen leaves: aural instead of visual or tactile. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers from Canada. Jim
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