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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

Date: 10/26/2021 9:21:00 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

Date: 10/12/2021 9:15:00 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

Date: 10/8/2021 10:42:00 AM

Michelle, thoroughly vivid to all senses. A pen of expressed wonder, completely enjoyed. Great crafting! Blessings!

Anil Deo

Date: 10/3/2021 3:20:00 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

Date: 9/26/2021 8:46:00 PM

Michelle, I think this poem is downright stunning! Amazing! Blessings on your pen for more. A Fav!

Eve Roper

Date: 9/26/2021 10:59:00 AM

Great cool brisk feeling and imagery , , congratulations on your win in Malabika's contest! Hugs Eve

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 9/26/2021 6:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Beautiful Merse - enjoyed ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/25/2021 11:06:00 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.

Date: 9/18/2021 7:08:00 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

Date: 9/16/2021 10:01:00 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

Date: 9/16/2021 5:30:00 AM

Smooth as silk this piece, and I’m hanging on May’s hem. xomo

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/12/2021 4:31:00 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

Date: 9/12/2021 11:21:00 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

Date: 9/12/2021 5:09:00 AM

I love this time of year Michelle, you captured it well. Good luck and hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/11/2021 7:25:00 PM

Last taste of marmalade -- all aboard! Here's to a nice long, rhythmic Fall out Oregon way, Michelle! ~ gw