Suzanne Delaney Poet Sonnet

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

Whispers of Autumn

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 October 26, 2024 at 12:32 AM Such a beautiful poem. Well written! Suzanne Delaney October 27, 2024 at 8:54 AM Thanks for your lovely comment, I appreciate it. SuZ

Mv Venkataraman October 4, 2024 at 8:46 AM Superb analysis of Autumn with a wonderful description made with an extraordinary rhyme-scheme! Suzanne Delaney October 10, 2024 at 5:41 PM Hello and thanks for your welcome comment. Happy Fall. SuZ

David Crandall September 23, 2024 at 8:41 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 October 10, 2024 at 4:29 PM I'll be thinking of you enjoying Thanksgiving with lovely pumpkin and apple pies. SuZ

Susan Ashley September 23, 2024 at 6:25 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 October 10, 2024 at 4:28 PM I appreciate your lovely comment and congratulations. Happy Autumn. SuZ

John Lawless September 23, 2024 at 12:54 PM i found this tone a gentle lullaby for fall, smooth, easy, restful read. Thanks for participating and .... congrats on the POTD... Suzanne Delaney September 23, 2024 at 2:41 PM Thank you, John for the inspiration and for my placement in your contest. Most appreciated. SuZ

Jim Healey September 13, 2024 at 8:35 AM Love the imagery, especially the olfactory imagery. Well done. Cheers from Canada - Jim. Suzanne Delaney October 27, 2024 at 8:50 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 September 3, 2024 at 1:00 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 September 3, 2024 at 11:23 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.

Andrea Dietrich August 31, 2024 at 2:32 PM Wow. This might be the best one I have read for this challenge. Suzanne Delaney August 31, 2024 at 4:49 PM Thanks Andrea. Good to see you back.

Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2024 at 6:19 AM Appeals to the senses! Your POTD, a treat! I, too, love Autumn! Congratulations, SuZ! Fave! Suzanne Delaney August 31, 2024 at 6:32 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 August 31, 2024 at 4:29 AM Suzanne, a wonderful poem, a belated congratulations on POTD. Suzanne Delaney August 31, 2024 at 6:31 AM Thanks Tania: I appreciate your Congrats at any time. SuZ

Brandy Nicole August 30, 2024 at 5:19 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 August 30, 2024 at 5:40 PM Thanks for your lovely comment. I appreciate your congratulations so much. SuZ

Nancy Kaufman August 30, 2024 at 2:15 PM Congratulations on POTD. Nicely done.. Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 2:23 PM Thanks Nancy: I have been so spoilt with comments today. SuZ

Regina Mcintosh August 30, 2024 at 1:45 PM Wonderful write. Love it. Congrats on POTD. God bless you, love, Gina Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 2:23 PM Thanks so much, Gina: Blessings to you. SuZ

David Kavanagh August 30, 2024 at 10:42 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 August 30, 2024 at 12:27 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 August 30, 2024 at 10:33 AM Suzanne, that very first line is fantastic. And all the others ain't bad, either. An excellent selection for POTD. Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 12:25 PM Thanks Jim: I appreciate your kind thoughts on my poem. Cheers, SuZ

Paula Goldsmith August 30, 2024 at 8:32 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 August 30, 2024 at 9:21 AM So nice of you to stop by again Paule, Most appreciative. SuZ

Arlo Parker August 30, 2024 at 7:43 AM Autumn recognition and POTD. Awesome piece. :o)) Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 9:21 AM Thank you Arlo for your kind comment and Congratulations. SuZ

Hilda Greenhough August 30, 2024 at 7:20 AM This is a wonderful poem for the season. Congratulations on POTD. Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 9:19 AM Thankyou Hilda: I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. SuZ

Joseph May August 30, 2024 at 6:05 AM Wonderful write, Congrats on POTD Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 6:14 AM Thanks Joseph: I really appreciate you reading and leaving a comment today. SuZ

Unseeking Seeker August 30, 2024 at 4:07 AM Lovely lines and sublime concluding couplet ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Suzanne Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 5:27 AM Thank you for your kind words and warm congratulations. I truly love this time of year.

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 30, 2024 at 3:55 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 August 30, 2024 at 5:25 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 August 30, 2024 at 12:53 AM Lovely Suzanne, love those last two lines. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 5:23 AM Thanks Beryl: it really is a surprise and an honor.

Karen Jones August 30, 2024 at 12:37 AM Congratulations on your potd honor for your beautiful poem! Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 5:22 AM Thanks for your lovely comment, Karen It was the nicest surprise this morning.

Tom Cunningham August 30, 2024 at 12:31 AM Back with congratulations to you Suz on today's POTD honour. Enjoy your weekend. Tom Suzanne Delaney August 30, 2024 at 5:20 AM Thanks for the happy news, Tom: Such an honor to have my poem chosen today. SuZ.

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