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Whispers of Autumn

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Poem of the Day. Aug 30, 2024
Lawless Sonnet Premier Contest Placed 4th.

When butterflies float downward like a leaf As air of Autumn dances everywhere Whispers of wings become a bright motif Floating, drifting, wandering on blue air. Scents of cinnamon whisper treats to come As wondrous woodsmoke warms us from within At entry doors are straw and flowering mums Every shape and size of gourd and pumpkin Fall promises us all its bright enchantment A whirling, orange world of wind and leaves Known as a season of mad derangement Yet of all- it is the one that most appeals If I were to choose one season to be I'd sleep until Autumn whispered to me

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Daisy Meadows

Date: 10/26/2024 12:32:00 AM

Such a beautiful poem. Well written!

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/27/2024 8:54:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely comment, I appreciate it. SuZ

Mv Venkataraman

Date: 10/4/2024 8:46:00 AM

Superb analysis of Autumn with a wonderful description made with an extraordinary rhyme-scheme!

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/10/2024 5:41:00 PM

Hello and thanks for your welcome comment. Happy Fall. SuZ

David Crandall

Date: 9/23/2024 8:41:00 PM

Great poem, Suz! While reading it, my mind started longing for a nice Thanksgiving in a warm house with friends and relatives, and cinnamon treats.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/10/2024 4:29:00 PM

I'll be thinking of you enjoying Thanksgiving with lovely pumpkin and apple pies. SuZ

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/23/2024 6:25:00 PM

Dear SuZ, I’m delighted to return to offer my heartfelt congratulations for your success in John’s contest and to savor your sweet Autumn verse once again. It’s a pleasure to share the podium with you. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/10/2024 4:28:00 PM

I appreciate your lovely comment and congratulations. Happy Autumn. SuZ

John Lawless

Date: 9/23/2024 12:54:00 PM

i found this tone a gentle lullaby for fall, smooth, easy, restful read. Thanks for participating and .... congrats on the POTD...

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/23/2024 2:41:00 PM

Thank you, John for the inspiration and for my placement in your contest. Most appreciated. SuZ

Jim Healey

Date: 9/13/2024 8:35:00 AM

Love the imagery, especially the olfactory imagery. Well done. Cheers from Canada - Jim.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/27/2024 8:50:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Jim Forgive the delay in my reply. Hurricane Helene stepped in and nothing has been the same since. SuZ

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/3/2024 1:00:00 PM

Dear SuZ, you had me at "When butterflies pretend to be a leaf" - wow! Love that! The beauty of your sensory imagery animates the autumn scene and brings me there with ease. I loved "The world - an orange whirl of wind and leaves" - a verse that captures the spirit of fall so brilliantly. I completely agree with your last verse too! Splendid poetry! Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/3/2024 11:23:00 AM

Ok, how did I miss this exquisite poem as POTD! There is a sense of the whimsical essence of autumn as she fades into winter. Congratulations, SuZ! The first line is just poetic brilliance. So happy to see this as a POTD. Sending you abundant blessings in this time of abundance.

Daniel Caplin

Date: 9/3/2024 7:13:00 AM

Hello Suzanne , an exceptional write a belated congratulations on POTD , so many exquisite Lines, I wouldn't even know where to begin , a truly amazing poem, from the first to the last line your poem is breathtakingly beautiful . Danny

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/31/2024 2:32:00 PM

Wow. This might be the best one I have read for this challenge.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/31/2024 4:49:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. Good to see you back.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/31/2024 6:19:00 AM

Appeals to the senses! Your POTD, a treat! I, too, love Autumn! Congratulations, SuZ! Fave!

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/31/2024 6:32:00 AM

Thanks Kim: I have to say Autumn has been a kind Muse to me from the first Autumn I experienced. Thanks for the Fave.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/31/2024 4:29:00 AM

Suzanne, a wonderful poem, a belated congratulations on POTD.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/31/2024 6:31:00 AM

Thanks Tania: I appreciate your Congrats at any time. SuZ

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/30/2024 5:19:00 PM

And I say, ' Wake me up when it's Autumn. ' This is so beautiful and dreamy. The images you paint leave me in complete awe. I especially like this thought: ' The world - an orange whirl of wind and leaves. ' Such a breathtaking moment to behold. Congratulations Suzanne, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 5:40:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely comment. I appreciate your congratulations so much. SuZ

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/30/2024 2:15:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD. Nicely done..

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 2:23:00 PM

Thanks Nancy: I have been so spoilt with comments today. SuZ

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/30/2024 1:45:00 PM

Wonderful write. Love it. Congrats on POTD. God bless you, love, Gina

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 2:23:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gina: Blessings to you. SuZ

David Kavanagh

Date: 8/30/2024 10:42:00 AM

Congratulations SuZ on a beautiful whimsical POTD, Autumn is already whispering over here at the moment, and leaves are gathering on my drive, great choice for POTD, and most deserving too, cheers David

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 12:27:00 PM

It seems to come around fast this year David Time is getting faster as I grow older. Have fun with the leaves before they turn into butterflies. SuZ

Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/30/2024 10:33:00 AM

Suzanne, that very first line is fantastic. And all the others ain't bad, either. An excellent selection for POTD.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 12:25:00 PM

Thanks Jim: I appreciate your kind thoughts on my poem. Cheers, SuZ

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/30/2024 8:32:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your lovely Autumn write again. I Love your fist line. Have a great day with your win as you go writing away.................

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 9:21:00 AM

So nice of you to stop by again Paule, Most appreciative. SuZ

Arlo Parker

Date: 8/30/2024 7:43:00 AM

Autumn recognition and POTD. Awesome piece. :o))

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 9:21:00 AM

Thank you Arlo for your kind comment and Congratulations. SuZ

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/30/2024 7:20:00 AM

This is a wonderful poem for the season. Congratulations on POTD.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 9:19:00 AM

Thankyou Hilda: I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. SuZ

Tom Woody

Date: 8/30/2024 6:10:00 AM

Nice to see you taking your turn in the spotlight for a day!

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 6:15:00 AM

Such an honor and thanks for visiting my poem again. SuZ

Joseph May

Date: 8/30/2024 6:05:00 AM

Wonderful write, Congrats on POTD

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 6:14:00 AM

Thanks Joseph: I really appreciate you reading and leaving a comment today. SuZ

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/30/2024 4:07:00 AM

Lovely lines and sublime concluding couplet ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Suzanne

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 5:27:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words and warm congratulations. I truly love this time of year.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/30/2024 3:55:00 AM

Dear Suz, Being that Autumn is my favorite season, and you wrote such a beautiful poem honoring that season that it so deserves being POTD. We must be on the same wavelength this week because I just wrote a poem about Autumn. Congratulations!! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 5:25:00 AM

Thanks, Daniel: I appreciate your congrats and glad to hear you have an Autumn poem for me to read. Be by soon. SuZ

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/30/2024 12:53:00 AM

Lovely Suzanne, love those last two lines. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/30/2024 5:23:00 AM

Thanks Beryl: it really is a surprise and an honor.