Autumn leaves in mid-day sunlight swirl down, crimson
and golden brown, from atop the sugar maple trees crown.
Fisher, a six-year-old boy, with fine fiery red curls like maple leaves,
angelic almond shape emerald green eyes, and freckle chubby cheeks
the color of blush wine, in a white tee, blue overalls, and boots;
full of sunshine laughter and mischief.
He runs and kicks the leaves around, as squirrels scamper up the tree.
Russell, his cinnamon and white basset hound, spins round and round,
jumping up and down, barking at the squirrels.
Fisher trips and falls; as he runs to catch up with his hound.
With tears pooling in his wide frighten eyes, his little lips begin to quiver;
yells out for his hound.
Russell raises his ears and cocks his head as he hears his name.
Russell wags his tail and runs, up to his master's lap,
licks him full of kisses, giving him a joyful smile.
9/28/2021
''Q'' Contest, New Only Poetry Contest
6. quiver
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Self
standing, solus
candle, ushering
baptism prayer
gifting loved ones
sacred life,
a promise to
always be
there.
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guide deceased on their journey,
witness teary eyes, turn blurry
watch over eulogy speech,
offering authentic peace
vibrant, fiery complexion
wavering hue protection,
assisting ghost invitations
observe vital declarations,
seal high status documents
letters, scrolls, for the president
crimson, custom made stamps
back when candlesticks lit lamps,
religion exchange light for money ~
honour souls, lost down on one knee
centrepieces chaperone romance,
Capturing a tender glance
scented aromatherapy
meditation, calm, serenity
comforting memorial shrines
befriends a glass of blush wine,
sheen lustre uplifts sorrow ~
hope for a brighter tomorrow
Trojan Flower
Demon
Seeds that
Grow with
Your vine
Only
Bring forth
Bitter
Blush wine
Nectar
Of love
Gift from
You a
Trojan
Flower
Only
To be
Revealed
As a
Poisoned
Shower.
Dec.06.2016
DUPLEX - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: JAN ALLISON
'Duplex' which is 2 syllables per line and builds up to tell a story
Minimum of 20 lines