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Whispers of Autumn

Whispers of Autumn Whispers of Autumn Autumn wakes to an umber jubilee In the splendor of scarlet reveries ~ When she shakes free these her golden tresses. Now Autumn whispers an amber sonnet In summered fields, for fading bluebonnets ~ Love poems float above forest undress. Summer's ephemeral breath turns cold In the oncoming blush of autumn gold ~ Frosty zephyrs pass with a silk caress. Honeyed harvest of falling crimson leaves Fill winding paths like golden handkerchiefs ~ Rhythms and rhymes of silver sighs that bless. Sung sonnet gathers notes from spinning leaves Portrait of spring in autumnal reprieve.

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Silent One

Date: 9/5/2024 12:46:00 PM

Hi Sam, I like how nature’s transformation is delicately rendered in metaphors of "floating love poems" and "spinning leaves," creating a sense of the ephemeral beauty of autumn. The sonnet captures this fleeting nature by intertwining imagery of life and loss—where once-blue fields fade and leaves fall like "golden handkerchiefs." This delicate balance between the vibrant and the fading elements of nature serves as a metaphor for the cycle of life, where change is inevitable yet celebrated.

Valsa George

Date: 9/3/2024 8:39:00 PM

Hi dear Sam, this is breathtakingly beautiful.... You always use such unique imagery and metaphor..... "she shakes free these her golden tresses." There is so much poetry in this single line. "Now Autumn whispers an amber sonnet In summered fields, for fading bluebonnets ~" Another striking image! Altogether the poem is a musical whisper and it has created wavelets of joy in my heart. I wrote a poem on Autumn whispers. But by the time I was about to post it, the contest was closed. This will be a top winner, I am sure and into my FAVE. Love and hugs, dear Sam.

Ink Empress

Date: 9/3/2024 2:31:00 PM

This is truly captivating sweet samszy! What a gorgeous sonnet so well woven with such vivid imagery! I especially love the lines “ Now Autumn whispers an amber sonnet In summered fields, for fading bluebonnets ~ Love poems float above forest undress.” Amber sonnet! Wow! Love that! “ fading bluebonnets” just love that! From your use of alliterations to rhymes and more truly left me in awe speechless’ you really did capture an paint autumn in a very moving and melodious manner! Always a pleasure reading your stunning work! Best wishes! Sending you light today and always

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/2/2024 7:03:00 AM

Hi dear Sam, it’s been ages since I’ve had a chance to read one of your beautiful poems. This is so lovely and makes me want to go walking in the woods right now! I especially like - Love poems float above forest undress …. Dreamy ! Big hugs, Susan :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 9/1/2024 6:57:00 PM

What a gorgeous sonnet to Autumn, Sam! Loved the imagery and flow so very much! Lovely! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/2/2024 2:22:00 PM

Greetings, Laura! So wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for your beautiful message! Reworking the sonnet form was an interesting challenge but fun. Hope you are well! Abundant blessings to you!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/31/2024 10:22:00 PM

My favourite season, the autumn colours never disappoint me. Over Fork Over. Best of luck in the contest Sam. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/2/2024 2:20:00 PM

Hi Tom! Like you I love fall if I can only let go of summer! Thank you for your lovely response. Our trees have started to turn colors already. It won’t be long before we are walking through the leaves. Have a great week. Over fork over!

Paige Hind

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

Beautiful and magical, Sam- you have captured the Summer's gradual fade into Autumn very well! <3 lovely writing

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/2/2024 2:14:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paige. The transition is so subtle but so enchanting. I am so pleased you saw it. Blessings!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 8/31/2024 2:23:00 PM

Brilliant, Dear Sam! A creative sonnet the sponsor asked for! In the last minute I probably didn't read the instructions well - wrote a regular sonnet.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/2/2024 2:12:00 PM

Hi Mala! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Had fun with the sonnet form. Loved your sonnet and the creative way you formatted it. Sending you many blessings!