Notes About The Poem

For Jcb Brul's When Summer Is Gone Poetry Contest

When Summer is Gone

Ah, my birth month’s time is nigh. September’s blue asters soon will bloom, their scent lingering in the sighs of melancholy breezes, and still I will hear the whispering of ephemeral late summer as she smiles wanly through clouds in azure skies. I will watch sweet summer wander off into vibrant violet sunsets which will appear earlier and earlier after the autumnal equinox arrives. I bid farewell to Damsel Summer once the trees have adorned themselves in crimson, gold and persimmon. Perhaps even lovelier than summer is Lady Autumn as she paints the dusk a fuchsia pink.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Onclaud Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 11:00 PM
just read this now...sweet congrats on your win: stunning piece, andie!
Kendrick Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations on your winner in this very interesting contest. A very clever way to go with the theme of the poem. Way to go. Sara K
Beaufort Avatar
July 26, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Andrea, hopefully we don't have to rush the end of summer! It's wonderful how you look forward though. Transitions are always fun to watch (with a tinge of sadness too). Smiling!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 25, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a lovely write. Oh yes, I also love Lady Autumn in her fall colors.... Have a wonderful day writing away................
Gasun Avatar
July 25, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Exquisite poem as always my dear poet friend Andrea! I always remember your birthday because exactly after a month is mine. I extremely enjoyed your poem. Congratulations on your first place win! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings.
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Oh so you are a Libra. Among my favorites of the Zodiac!
Warlov Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Painterly? Spills orderly. ;)
George Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 2:23 AM
"Perhaps even lovelier than summer is Lady Autumn as she paints the dusk a fuchsia pink." I'm beginning to love Autumn now. You have written this no well. Summer is for outdoor and we'll miss her gaze. Best wishes for the contest dear, Andrea.
Hind Avatar
July 19, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Lovely writing! Enjoyed reading- <3
Cunningham Avatar
July 18, 2024 at 9:32 PM
I enjoy the summer months but love it when Lady autumn appears, my favourite season. Tom
Onclaud Avatar
July 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM
enthralled by your lyricism of summer, andie...I love autumn as well so I can leave august in peace...lovely take! pardon typo errors on my latest soupie mail...huggs
Maverick Avatar
July 18, 2024 at 2:34 PM
A fuchsia pink duck??? Oh let me check.!! Oh Its dusk.! I see (but not a bad line though?) Quite uniqe a fuchsia duck.!! Maybe you can Put it in s poem?? Not that i'm typecasting you.! One can't be too carfull these days.?? Er times Lol))) All the best Andrea.!
One Avatar
July 18, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Lovely imagery in your poem and nice idea for the contest..Best of luck..
Manassian Avatar
July 18, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Awwww... you always awe me with your poetry, Andrea. Such imagery. Such beauty. You've done the seasons proud.
Narain Avatar
July 18, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Colorful goodbye to summer. Nice poem.
Daniel Avatar
July 18, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Very enchanting:)
Empress Avatar
July 18, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Beautiful dear sweet andrea! Virgo season on the way in September ae. I love how creative this is and soul warming your imagery is. So well articulated and delivered. Especially love “ I will watch sweet summer wander off into vibrant violet sunsets” wow stunning! Fave it is! Best wishes
DiMino Avatar
July 17, 2024 at 11:12 PM
"I will watch sweet summer wander off into vibrant violet sunsets" -- very beautiful imagery. "Perhaps even lovelier than summer is Lady Autumn as she paints the dusk a fuchsia pink." -- yes autumn has its appeal as well. Lovely poem.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace