Visions of Autumn

Scarecrow’s tattered clothes
Clever birds are never fooled
Sit defiantly
Arms of hay hold heckling birds
Eating the last grains of corn
 
Nature’s curtain falls
Vibrant leaves make no encore
Tumble to damp soil
Yellows and reds turn to brown
Trees’ skeletal limbs shudder
 
Fall’s first kiss of frost
Invades farmer’s pumpkin patch
Hardy fruit withstands
Trick-or-treaters carve faces
Jack-o-lanterns light doorsteps
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Yours is very fall-ish, Carolyn. So many great images of autumn portrayed. BIG congrats to you.
Kendrick Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Enjoyed reading this one..Very descriptive of all aspect that we think as fall..Congrats..Sara
Brown Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations on your win in the "Enchantment of Fall" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Haick Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Hey Seafaress! Warm congratulations on your three fantastic poems making it through to the First Rounds of PS's Intl. Contest! No surprise at all! Love, Annalise
Brumley Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Congratulations on all three of your poems making the first cut Carolyn and good luck!
Roberts Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM
great imagery Carolyn, congrats on making the first round in the PS contest
Poet Avatar
May 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Wonderful imagery of Autumn here...enjoyed....KASH
Chappell Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 12:01 PM
hi carolyn thank you from my heart ,i will tell my love ceizar you love her poem so much i will be with her in brizal soon forever so thank you have a wonderfully warm christmas love duncan
Guzzi Avatar
November 4, 2010 at 3:58 PM
charming! evocative! you don't need luck ;) Light & Love
Neshat Avatar
November 2, 2010 at 3:03 AM
very clear to see your poem as an image
Chappell Avatar
October 29, 2010 at 4:06 AM
oh such a excellent peace again my friend thank you duncan
Austin Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Hey! They're kind of worthless, but scarecrows dress up a plain old cornfield. Very nice Halloween treat, Carolyn. Love, Dave
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Oh so lovely.I love these contest makes me use my imagination.Thanks Carolyn for your kind & sweet congrats on my win.Teresa
Knop Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Lovely impressions of fall, dear Carolyn and best of luck for the contest! Enjoyed the read! Hven't been much on Soup lately due to my visitors, but we had a great time! Have a great week ahead!..Love, Gert
Lee Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Vivid images of fall :) Enjoyed! Thanks for the comment on my poem, Carolyn. Wish you much luck with this one!
Keogh Jr. Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 6:57 PM
A winner. I am so proud of you! You have done good work before, but I REALLY LIKE THIS! A keeper for the blonde beauty! Regards and All the best Gerard.
Dietrich Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 6:50 AM
Back here at this awesome poem. Carolyn, you are different from me, liking wholesome Trixie Beldon. For me, she was way too tame. hahaha. (I read a few of the Hardy boys books too!) LUv, Andrea
Anish Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Hope this fall season finds you heakthy and happy. You put the reader in an "autumn frame of mind" with your tanka! Peace & blessings Matthew Anish
Anish Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Hope this fall season finds you heakthy and happy. You put the reader in an "autumn frame of mind" with your tanka! Peace & blessings Matthew Anish
Rhinem Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Smile ~ As for myself, I already know beyond the slightest of doubts where, my eternity awaits "With, 'Jesus Christ The Messiah' &, 'Our Father In Heaven'" but, "Yes," again, just a better safe than sorry kind of guy with, "A Galaxy of Faith!!!" ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love," John! ~ Smile, "'Thank You' for Stopping By 'My Dear Carolyn' &, 'Have A Very Beautiful Day;'" Bye!:) ~
Rhinem Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Smile ~ "Excellent Poe for The Contest; Well Crafted & Presented, 'Precious & Lovely Carolyn Devonshire!!!'" ~ "Monotony, 'Yes,'" I can surely attest to that my dear but, as far as lifes winners or losers well, I guess it all depends upon ones points of view....Smile, sometimes it boils down I suppose unto, perhaps, a game of russian roulette per se but, I am more of the safer than not, win win type of personality; everything to possibly gain &, nothing to lose.... ~ Cont:)
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October 18, 2010 at 7:37 PM
Carolyn, how are you? In my poem I am really speaking of my in laws. we are having to start to take over their lives. It is a tough time...
Peranteau Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 2:52 PM
brrrrrrrrrr ! Great write my dear poet ! And shiver me timbers < not quoting any one here ! *smiles* much love, james
K. Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 11:20 AM
wonderful fall images you've depicted here, Carolyn-- I can just see these clearly in my head & i'm sure this will be in the winners' circle-- and thank you as well for your thoughts-- hmm that's really cool how your mom said it-- will keep that in mind- & thanks, I am in a safe place, just experiencing some rains with winds... enjoy your day now & hugs
Fraser Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 6:22 AM
It's as if I am standing in the field and 360 images surround me Carolyn. I so love the way you write, it's breathtaking at times. Good luck in Amy's contest >> James
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