The Whirligig of Autumn

Orange and reds - the vibrant shmooze of Fall. The social froth of maple shapes, and oak. The chatty leaves infringe upon us all, As piney-green hangs back for Winter folk. A cocktail mixed with children’s play and gaffs. Their brooms and sheets do trick and treat through streets Of cold — the harbinger stirs Jack Frost’s laugh. Mean parents thieve their children’s soulful sweets. Yet, warmth of hearth, the logs aflame with blue, And cinnamon aromatherapy. Good-hearted ‘rents brew up a hearty stew. As kids do leap into the leaves with glee. The whirligig of Autumn wind wins hearts. The reveille of Winter soon will start. 10/26/2019 New Fall Sonnets Poetry Contest Sponsor: Emile Pinet Note: ’rents - slang for parents

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Date: 10/31/2019 9:46:00 AM
Cool poem, Kim! Fantastic imagery and uber creative phrases. Your poetic talent lights the page like a glowing Jack-o-Lantern. Love and hugs always.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2019 10:32:00 AM
Thank you my sweet poetry friend! Love and blessings your way...Kim
Date: 10/29/2019 4:23:00 PM
" the harbinger stirs Jack Frost’s laugh" Your words are wonderful my friend!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2019 9:46:00 PM
Thanks so much!
Date: 10/29/2019 11:28:00 AM
you bring the season to life wonderfully and as much as i dislike fall, i can't help but adore this wonderful write... best wishes in the contest :) hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2019 11:49:00 AM
Thanks so much, Sandra!
Date: 10/28/2019 6:12:00 AM
- A wonderful poem that almost makes me like the fall ... (I said, almost :))) - I wish you the best of luck in the contest ... hope you will win the top prize, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/28/2019 6:53:00 AM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise! Blessings :)
Date: 10/27/2019 11:01:00 PM
Just a perfect touch with that title, Kim: A whirligig, Autumn is: Leaves whirl, kids whirl, hot chocolate swirls, drum majorettes twirl, and boy meet girl! :) :) Great one. ~ Gershon
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/28/2019 5:53:00 AM
Love it! Thank you, my friend! :)
Date: 10/27/2019 12:14:00 PM
Superb entry dear Kimmy...loved it from the start...bol...^WW^ :o)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/27/2019 12:15:00 PM
Thank you, W.W.!
Date: 10/27/2019 6:34:00 AM
The imagery was heart warming, Kim...especially those burning logs and the scent of cinnamon. Delightful write. Good luck in the contest.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/27/2019 11:16:00 AM
Thanks, Eileen!
Date: 10/27/2019 4:31:00 AM
Wonderful imagery in your sonnet Kim... it flows and rhymes very well also..
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/27/2019 6:22:00 AM
Thank you, Silent!
Date: 10/26/2019 11:31:00 AM
Lovely sonnet wins hearts) Good luck in the contest, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2019 2:00:00 PM
Thank you, Kurt!
Date: 10/26/2019 9:30:00 AM
Excellent poem Kim. I love this :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2019 2:00:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
Date: 10/26/2019 8:38:00 AM
I enjoyed the sights and sounds of autumn in your splendid poem--so well described, Kim!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2019 2:01:00 PM
Thank you, Vijay!
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