Michelle Faulkner Poet Verse

Three Trees

three
trees drop
scarlet laced
marmalade leaves
maple sheen spilling
on burgundy meadows

where tart October winds
swirl with sharp colors
yellow limbs fade
drowsy gray
awaits
May

9/11/21

Merse - Beauty of Fall contest
Confirmed the syllable count on howmanysyllables.com

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Susan Ashley October 26, 2021 at 9:21 PM Dear Michelle, lush and luscious imagery fills this exquisite poem. Your creative pen spills with Fall beauty delivered with colorful artistic finesse. My dear friend, your impressive expressive style never fails you. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mala’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ann Peck October 12, 2021 at 9:15 AM What a beautiful picture your words paint, Michelle! And delicious, too :) "drowsy gray awaits May" I like because it's is a bit sad but lovely and true and a nice contrast with the brilliant colors. Reallly nice work!

Sally Eslinger October 8, 2021 at 10:42 AM Michelle, thoroughly vivid to all senses. A pen of expressed wonder, completely enjoyed. Great crafting! Blessings!

Anil Deo October 3, 2021 at 3:20 AM brilliant, "scarlet laced marmalade leaves!" Now that's wordsmithing at its flattering best, invitation imitation as in, "i wish Id come up with that." shalom/Paz

Sally Eslinger September 26, 2021 at 8:46 PM Michelle, I think this poem is downright stunning! Amazing! Blessings on your pen for more. A Fav!

Eve Roper September 26, 2021 at 10:59 AM Great cool brisk feeling and imagery , , congratulations on your win in Malabika's contest! Hugs Eve

Malabika Ray Choudhury September 26, 2021 at 6:10 AM Congratulations on your win. Beautiful Merse - enjoyed ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman September 25, 2021 at 11:06 AM Michelle, every line is chalk full of amazing images and words that flow like a gently falling leaf - "marmalade leaves" indeed! Your creativity and world view is on full display for us to enjoy with you! Congratulations!

Alexis Y. September 18, 2021 at 7:08 PM Wow! Michelle, This is a composed entry for the contest theme. Lovely fall colors and stunning imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great evening and weekend;-) Alexis

Jennifer Proxenos September 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM I love this flow of seasons from Autumn to May and how the colors you describe these seasons with, blend to produce a true Seasonal gem Michelle. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 16, 2021 at 5:30 AM Smooth as silk this piece, and I’m hanging on May’s hem. xomo

Lindsay Laurie September 12, 2021 at 4:31 PM Hello Michelle ... nicely presented autumn verse. As you prepare for your bounty and greyness, we down here are going through new vibrant colours and the unpredictability of spring - thank you Michelle - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta September 12, 2021 at 11:21 AM Well thought, designed, and executed, but I could certainly do without the drowsy gray so common in elderly faces! How dies one decide between, "gray" and "grey"?

Tom Cunningham September 12, 2021 at 5:09 AM I love this time of year Michelle, you captured it well. Good luck and hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Gershon Wolf September 11, 2021 at 7:25 PM Last taste of marmalade -- all aboard! Here's to a nice long, rhythmic Fall out Oregon way, Michelle! ~ gw