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Below is the poem of the day entitled The Hint of Autumn which was written by poet Connie Marcum Wong.

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The Hint of Autumn

The hint of autumn leaves in breeze
As northern states begin to chill,
When August morning frost in trees
Drapes canopies o’er sylvan hill.

As summer waltzes her last dance,
The hint of autumn leaves in breeze
Adds to the season her romance,
When dappled colors start to tease

As nature offers her first freeze.
Soon verdant leaves morph into gold.
The hint of autumn leaves in breeze
Foretells of changes to behold.

Bright autumn hues beyond compare,
As gold, ruby, and rust now please
When summer’s end began to share
The hint of autumn leaves in breeze.

8-16-22

Hint of Autumn Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/17/2022 6:43:00 AM Fabulous Connie. Stunning imagery. Congratulations on your POTD! Linda Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 8/17/2022 6:24:00 AM A lovely refreshing poem to read this morning. Congratulations on your POTD, Connie. The imagery and colorfulness were delightful. Good luck in the contest my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill Login to Reply

Jack Ellison Date: 8/17/2022 5:54:00 AM A hint of autumn greets the morning air! The joyous summer air sadly leaves us again!!! Login to Reply

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 8/17/2022 5:08:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD honour, Dearest Connie, this poem sounds magical like the way the first hint of autumn does. The poetic form suits perfectly for welcoming a beautiful season. Autumn is my favourite season, and I will read your poem any times. This is a Fave. Love and hugs ~ Mala Login to Reply

Jenna Logan Date: 8/17/2022 4:44:00 AM Congratulations on having written a great potd, Connie. I love everything about your poem and the season. I also appreciate your using the word, 'hue,' since we've been instructed NOT to by someone who thinks his word is law. Login to Reply

Mike Gentile Date: 8/17/2022 4:14:00 AM Connie, congratulations on your POTD honors! Your first line sets the perfect tone to enjoy the colorful season! I'm feeling the chill! Enjoy your day xxoo Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/17/2022 4:13:00 AM Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Connie. Enjoy your day. Login to Reply

David Kavanagh Date: 8/17/2022 3:14:00 AM Top of the class Connie, a beautiful poem that just rolls off the tongue from stanza to stanza, and even contains the word hue, which was advocated in a recent blog we should stop using in the soup, I’m glad you took no notice of such childish behaviour, congratulations on a brilliant and deserving POTD, cheers David Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/17/2022 3:01:00 AM My heartfelt congratulations for your POTD. Hugs. Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 8/17/2022 2:48:00 AM Perfecto! Congrats on POTD, with this exquisite autumn poem, Connie Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 8/17/2022 2:18:00 AM Dropping back with Congrats on POTD Connie Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/17/2022 12:37:00 AM Back with congratulations Connie on the well deserved honour of POTD. Have a great day. Tom Login to Reply

Deb M. Date: 8/17/2022 12:33:00 AM Beautiful poem Connie! Congratulations on POTD …..so well deserved. Debx oh I beat mr Cunningham !!! Login to Reply Deb M. Date: 8/17/2022 12:46:00 AM Indeed You are Marmite Man…..!! Ha Tom Cunningham Date: 8/17/2022 12:35:00 AM Hot on your heels Veggie Queen lol

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/16/2022 1:20:00 PM You did EXCELLENTLY with the form. Love it, my friend. Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/16/2022 12:50:00 PM Such a lovely hint of autumn's glory to come Connie in color, breezes and mental pictures of frosty landscapes. Last night I felt that subtle change in the evening air and knew summer was fading into autumn! Best wishes for the contest dear friend. Blessings and prayers! Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/16/2022 12:28:00 PM No matter what part of the world we live we share one common bond, the rich colors of Autumn, and so much more I'm sure, nicely penned Connie, winning wishes on friendship ribbons, :) Login to Reply

Rico Leffanta Date: 8/16/2022 10:51:00 AM Beautiful poem, Connie, but I remain grateful that happens elsewhere! Aloha! Login to Reply

L MILTON HANKINS Date: 8/16/2022 9:03:00 AM Oh, wow, this is really top-notch good, Connie. I loved it, and I'm sure Gina will, too. I love how you kept the rhyme even though the refrain moved. Excellent writing in quatern form. A FAVE for me! Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/16/2022 8:33:00 AM Malta does not have a beautiful colorful trees unfortunately. But what a lovely poem you wrote. Great imagery. Best for a win. Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 8/16/2022 7:44:00 AM When we start seeing those ruby and gold leaves we know that "summer has waltzed her last dance", Wonderful write Connie, Best wishes Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/16/2022 6:21:00 AM You captured the transition well Connie, I love the autumn, my favourite season. Best of luck in the contest. Tom Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/16/2022 3:49:00 PM Autumn is my favorite season to Tom. I have written many poems about autumn over the years. Some complain about having to rake the leaves but I see splendor in their colors. Blessings xxoo

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2022 6:00:00 AM Beautiful poem, Connie-- delightfully longing in realm of autumn. Much enjoyed the hints of autumn through your talented write. Always a joy to read your poems. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/16/2022 3:48:00 PM I feel that way about your poetry Vijay. Thank you very much. I wish autumn lasted longer. Blessings xxoo

Sotto Poet Date: 8/16/2022 5:30:00 AM I was really moved by the beautifully composed poetry you shared, Connie. You have done an excellent job of capturing the season's most memorable occurrences. Your poetry also has lovely rhyming patterns throughout it. Many blessings to you, and many thanks for leaving such an encouraging message on my page. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/16/2022 3:45:00 PM You are welcome my friend. I miss seeing autumn and the need to dress warmer. I need to be satisfied by watching it in movies, and in photographs now. I still have a bright red leaf from a huge Yew on my wall I brought home from Ireland in 2007. Thank you for such a special comment. Blessings xxoo

Valsa George Date: 8/16/2022 4:14:00 AM I feel both of us have thought almost in the similar lines in composing a poem on the change of the season ! Your poem is beautifully rhyming too ! Greatly enjoyed. Dear Connie, all the best in the contest.... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/16/2022 4:31:00 AM The colors are what make autumn beautiful but I love it for many reasons. There was not enough space to add them in my poem so I concentrated on the trees and breeze and colors. Your entry is special Valsa and is sure to do well. Thank you for your kind comment on my entry. Blessings xxoo