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When Autumn Falls

Trees ablaze in glory before they shed Their coat of autumn colours that ignite Nature’s palette of orange, yellow, red A harvest to reap what is sown and spread Bountiful crop of ripe fruit to delight Trees ablaze in glory before they shed Acorns, chestnuts, berries, fall where you tread Leaves of threaded colour drop from a height Nature’s palette of orange, yellow, red Migrating birds called farewell as they fled A shorter day becomes a longer night Trees ablaze in glory before they shed Sweet smell of cinnamon and gingerbread Amber bonfires light up a crisp, dark night Nature’s palette of orange, yellow, red Autumn falls with all her splendour to spread Last burst of colour before winters blight Trees ablaze in glory before they shed Nature’s palette of orange, yellow, red

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David Smith

Date: 7/1/2024 1:43:00 PM

Yet another outstanding poem on underrated season, that is best from the other side of the window and in amongst the Trees. Original and poignant, yet precious as is autumn time. Full of splendor which you aptly describe. Best regards David in NZ

Christina Bowring
Date: 7/2/2024 3:52:00 PM

Dear David, thank you so much for your visit and such glowing, inspiring comments. A joy to read and uplifting. Much appreciation to you :) .

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/14/2024 8:41:00 AM

I keep looking around for a poem of yours I have not commented on, but so far, no luck. Hope to see you write many more new poems. Thanks for commenting to my daffodil poem!

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/14/2024 1:48:00 PM

Dear Andrea, you’re such a sweetheart. Thank you so much for your continued support. I’ve just got over a nasty virus so haven’t been too active on here recently and nursing my darling mum who I gave it to unfortunately. But, I’m sure I will write another one very soon. You have inspired me as always. Bless you. Xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2024 10:30:00 PM

I finally see your first post, and wow, it's everything autumn. So bright and colorful. Great terzanelle

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/19/2024 12:27:00 AM

Dear Andrea, so lovely to have you visit here and poignant too as my first anniversary approaches. Thank you, as always, for your uplifting, inspiring and encouraging comments that mean a lot like a treasure of gold! I look forward to another year of sharing the beautiful gift of poetry. Wishing you a wonderful week xx

Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/13/2024 2:20:00 PM

Today I dedicate to you and Sara. its my Christina Sunday Morning and will be my Sara Sunday afternoon. I intend to immerse myself in wonderful poetry from two wonderful ladies. I chose to start at the beginning and already I found a priceless Gem. Its hard to find originality in a poem about Autumn. I found it in yours. Acorns, chestnuts, berries, fall where you tread.. So beautiful. So original. A delight to read

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/15/2024 4:21:00 AM

Your message here dear SV surely melted my poetic heart. What a honour you have so beautifully and generously bestowed upon us. And may I say a fine choice for Sara who is a true talent especially with the shorter forms. I’m sure she will be as delighted as I am to read this. I’m at a lost for words here as thank you seems so inadequate but I’m going to say the biggest thank you I can express through words and be in the knowledge that you will inspire any more humble poems from my pen going forward. Luv and hugs most sincerely and gratefully dear poetic friend xx

Silent One

Date: 12/3/2023 1:25:00 PM

I thought I would read your first poem on here and didn't realise you were a recent poet..For some reason I thought you had been here a little longer..An excellent Villanelle that flows so well with you excellent selection of words...

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/5/2023 3:15:00 PM

Thank you so much SO for your valued visit here. Since joining Soup this year, I have learnt so much from talented poets like yourself ( one of the finest and most inspirational) and have so loved being a part of this wonderful, thriving community. Thank you for your encouraging and greatly appreciated comments here with this poem. So delighted to read them. Blessings to you.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 10/23/2023 10:40:00 AM

Very colorful imagery, Christina. I love "Trees ablaze in glory before they shed".

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/24/2023 11:10:00 AM

Thank you so much Jim for your visit and for leaving lovely, encouraging comments. Gratefully received. Thank you. I look forward to reading more of your amazing poetry. Blessings to you.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/9/2023 8:56:00 AM

Dear Christina, the magic of your poetic pen captures the transitory and celebratory spirit of Fall in all its sensory glory with enchanting imagery and the delightful repetition of your amazing verse "Trees ablaze in glory before they shed", as it fits perfectly into its stanzas. I adore Autumn and I adore and admire your exquisite artistry, dear poetess. A sumptuous piece where your verse comes to life and your talent shines! With admiration and appreciation, warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/10/2023 9:57:00 AM

Dear lovely Susan - so delighted with your welcome visit and so valued in-depth response to the poem. So elated reading it with a big smile! I find you so inspiring as a poetess so I am honoured. Your talent is boundless. Thank you so much my amazing poetic friend. Hugs and smiles to you xx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/7/2023 5:53:00 AM

Christine, your words paint a vivid and enchanting picture of the beauty and transformation that takes place during this magical season. My favorite season. I love the sensory experience that immerses the reader into the autumnal world you described. And the contrast between the vibrant colors and the impending winter blight gives the poem depth and a bittersweet quality that is both poignant and thought provoking. I look forward to reading more of your poems. Blessings!

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/7/2023 12:19:00 PM

Daniel thank you so much for your visit and leaving such a lovely, insightful response to the poem. So appreciated and gratefully received. I love the season too alongside spring! I will be back to enjoy more of your poems shortly. Thank you! Blessings to you

Dennis Spilchuk

Date: 10/2/2023 4:07:00 PM

Beautiful Autumn poem (bursting with imagery) written in Villanelle style.

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/3/2023 3:05:00 PM

Thank you so much Dennis for reading the poem and leaving uplifting comments. So appreciated. I look forward to reading more of your work :):)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 9/24/2023 8:25:00 AM

This is a beautiful poem. I saw autumn alive in color when I read it.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/24/2023 11:51:00 AM

Many thanks to you Hilda for another welcome visit. Thank you for such lovely comments. So appreciated. Glorious autumn is upon us for all to enjoy and marvel at its beauty :)

Robert Schatz

Date: 9/23/2023 2:13:00 PM

Gorgeous Christina, and of course apropos to the season. Fall is just starting here. The best time of year by far in my book.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/23/2023 11:01:00 PM

Thank you so much Robert for your visit and leaving lovely comments. Autumn is glorious with all its splendour. Have a wonderful fall :)

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2023 6:21:00 PM

what exquisite autumnal imagery and I am so impressed your first post is a villanelle which a challenging form indeed. adding this gem to my faves because i adore this time of year. that final stanza is simply perfect! hugs Jan xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/22/2023 2:51:00 AM

Thank you so, so much Jan for reading the poem and for such a lovely response. So appreciated. Made my day! Thank you for acknowledging the villanelle form as this was my first ever attempt. I am thrilled that you are adding it to your favs. Thank you greatly! Autumn is a gift to all. Bless you with hugs xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 9/11/2023 4:25:00 PM

Dear Christina, Enjoyed your beautiful Autumn poem! Autumn brings so much beauty to the world - colourful, joyous, nostalgic sometimes! Love this "Villanelle" form - perfect for a descriptive poem.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/12/2023 6:34:00 AM

Thank you so very much dear Mala for your visit and your lovely, appreciated comments. Autumn truly is a gorgeous time of year for us all to marvel at its beauty. Blessings to you.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/6/2023 11:53:00 AM

Hello Christina: Welcome to PoetrySoup. I really enjoyed you Autumn Villanelle since Autumn is my favorite season, Once again it is time to write fall poems. I must have a dozen or more in my poems list. Never tire of reading or writing them. Thanks for you inspiring and lovely poem. SuZ

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/7/2023 12:12:00 PM

Hello Suz. My thanks and appreciation to you for reading the poem and for my welcome. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. Autumn is certainly breathtakingly beautiful. I look forward to reading yours! Warmest wishes to you for a wonderful Autumn. :):)

Christopher Grieves

Date: 9/5/2023 9:57:00 AM

Autumn is Summer's last hoorah. You describe the explosion of colour exquisitely. You might just have enraptured me :)

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/7/2023 12:19:00 PM

I love that statement, ‘Autumn is Summer’s last hoorah’ Christopher. My sincere thanks to you once again for your visit and leaving a lovely, encouraging response to this villanelle. So much appreciated. :):)

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 9/2/2023 4:56:00 AM

You drew a picture in my mind about the most beautiful face of Autumn. I can also smell the gingerbread, which I like more than Cinnamon. Great job, Christina...!

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/2/2023 12:42:00 PM

Thank you so much Maria for reading the poem and leaving such lovely comments. So appreciated ….smiles to you.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/2/2023 1:38:00 AM

Such a beautiful description of Autumn. You pointed me in the direction of such a blaze of Autumn colors. Your words spilling over with orange, yellow and red. Superb.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/2/2023 3:43:00 AM

Hello my dear SV. I thank you deeply for reading the villanelle and kindly leaving such lovely comments on the poem. I so love autumn with all its splendour and ready for its arrival now- ‘nature’s palette of orange, yellow, red’. Hugs and wishes for a wonderful spring for you to enjoy. Xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/1/2023 6:02:00 AM

An excellent way to introduce yourself and your poetic essence. This is a pretty piece. A belated welcome to the soup.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/1/2023 7:08:00 AM

Thank you so much Richard for reading the poem and for your encouraging comments and warm welcome. Very much appreciated. Warmest wishes to you.

Lady Labyrinth

Date: 8/27/2023 6:07:00 PM

out out damned Winter. xx

Bill Baker

Date: 8/26/2023 1:41:00 PM

A lovely poem to welcome the coming Autumn, Christina. This fine Villanelle is filled with beautiful imagery. I enjoyed going back to your first post here. A great one to start with. Write On! my friend. Bill

Christina Bowring
Date: 8/26/2023 10:37:00 PM

Dear Bill once again my heartfelt thanks to you for all your valued continuous and encouraging support. You have such a warm, generous poetic soul - a blessing to all of us. We haven’t had much summer here this year in England but alongside spring, I do so love autumn and will embrace it upon arrival! Have a wonderful, creative day my friend - you deserve it!

Joseph May

Date: 8/24/2023 5:49:00 AM

Beautiful write Christina, best wishes

Christina Bowring
Date: 8/24/2023 11:37:00 PM

My thanks to you Joseph for reading the poem and leaving a lovely comment. So appreciated. Blessings to you.

Tom Woody

Date: 8/7/2023 7:06:00 AM

Very nice Christina. You've captured the essence of Autumn quite poetically

Christina Bowring
Date: 8/9/2023 1:48:00 AM

Thank you again Tom for your kind comments.Very much appreciated.I do love Autumn!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/23/2023 5:18:00 PM

A beautiful autumn Villanelle Christina. Enjoy your poetic journey on PoetrySoup ~ Belle

Christina Bowring
Date: 7/24/2023 1:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Belle for your kind comments. So appreciated and this is a wonderful, creative site full of talented poets, lovely people, to be inspired by and through others,I have already improved! Warmest wishes.

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 4/1/2023 1:17:00 PM

Hi Christina. Another great villanelle and in iambic pentameter. I've tried a few but some simpler than pentameter. Tis a joy to see this on poetry soup. Tony

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/9/2023 12:53:00 PM

Thank you again Tony for your very much appreciated encouraging comments. I do like this form of structured poetry and the challenges it brings and it’s nice to share with others who appreciate the form too! Best wishes

Ramona Dennis

Date: 3/13/2023 5:45:00 AM

This was a beautiful description of Autumn trees. You made it easy to visualize. Thank, Ramona

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/13/2023 7:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Ramona for your kind, encouraging words. Very much appreciated.