Poetry competition CLOSED 26th September 2014 7:19am
WINNER
Anonymous
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RUNNER-UP: Chiyo

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*Autumn's In The Air~

Zazzles
Broomie
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Poetry Contest

It's that time of year again, write a poem about Autumn~
Hello Dup,
It's that time of year again "D
The leaves are changing colors and there is a crisp in the air
cozy blankets and snuggle time is on the rise...
Please write about Autumn,
what do you like about it, or not like about it.
How does Autumn make you feel...

Competition Guidelines:
Pick one of four pictures posted here and write about it.
Homemade,Beautiful Trees,Tea Time,Jack&Crow

You must tell me what picture you selected...


You may post up to two poems per poet,any style,500 word limit.
No collaboration sorry.
Two weeks Good luck everyone!





Homemade

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b43/tabithadrake/autumn-fare-forum-broomie_zpsf6609f27.gif


Beautiful Trees


http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b43/tabithadrake/trees_zpsbffccc65.jpg


Tea Time

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b43/tabithadrake/fallteacup0914broomie_zpsb4f16b71.gif



Jack&Crow

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b43/tabithadrake/Broom_Autumn1-814_Kiz5_zpsc57ec291.png



I'll go first!

The Magic In Autumn:

I can smell the sweet scent of autumn leaves blowing all around me.          
Some landing on the tip of my boots          
while others randomly fall here and there,          
just about anywhere they could stick themselves.          
       
I inhale the fragrances of apple, pear and cinnamon scented candles;          
while immersing my senses further          
with the delightful smells of tasty holiday treats            
coming from the local bakery as I travel about,          
enjoying the fall weather in NYC.          
       
On a crisp October afternoon like this,          
it's purely magical.          
Holiday and Fall decorations hang in many windows of houses and          
businesses hoping to get the attention of those in-tune          
with the spirit world...          
       
While on my way to the park full of beautiful          
falling leaves of yellow, orange, red and brown,          
I stopped at Dunkin Donuts to grab a nice hot steaming cup          
of the best coffee ever! "YUM!"          
I finish my coffee and jump into a huge pile          
of fluffy autumn leaves that seem to have been waiting          
personally just for me.          
I loose myself completely ...          
       
Looking up into the sky while making an          
angel with my arms my body lays still,
surrounded by all that is Autumn.
     
Stars begin to twinkle as they peek out from        
their slummer waiting          
for their chance to sprawl across the night          
sky for all to see...          
And then at that very moment in time          
I realized to myself          
how lucky I am to be alive...      
Copyright © 2013 Maureen Doucette
akaBroom1692
All rights Reserved
     

poet Anonymous


THE WAY OF THE LEAF

When summer leaves the air
And breeze turns to crisp morning
Mother nature rests her tired body
She gathers the sands of time
         From Her womb, the navel string
         Of the lore below the ground
         Opens Her pores to the breath of Life
         Through Her veins, the sound
         Of Her own Heart beating...
Once more, the proud pines start to glow
In darkest, of green, the first leaf
Starts to fall, and nature will show
Its true beauty for the last of the longest time
         Emerald evenings show the light
         Of hope, glistening over the water
         That rocks the shores, that moves the waves
         As Autumn starts to show its fragile face
The gentle hand of Mother Nature reaches
From Her, the last flower petals grow
To offer their scents, once more
         Her feet are of delicate footprints
         Her hair is the finest of silk
         The stars of the morning
         Shine through Her amber colored eyes
Through Her lips, the Autumn winds
Start to blow, across the evening of skies
Gathering the cobwebs, of forgotten dreams
Through transparent sunlight
         On folded wings of the Eagle
         On folded wings of the Owl
         Feather light, further, they flew
         Over fields of dawn
Towards the morning dew

Zazzles
Broomie
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Whoa, I am speechless this is beautiful Morganna
especially this one line ->Emerald evenings<- Brilliant full of immediate imagery!
   
Emerald evenings show the light
Of hope, glistening over the water
That rocks the shores, that moves the waves
As Autumn starts to show its fragile face

Good grief I have read this stanza like 10 times already.
Great Job Malady Thanks for both kicking off this Comp
and for setting the bar! Well done.
Good Luck!

MadameLavender
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Zazzles
Broomie
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You hot Dog! love this part!

Winter cover's on--
I beat you--I did!!!
So let your leaves fall
You gravy-sucking pigs!  


Very creative good luck!

Grace
IDryad
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(Beautiful Trees)

Autumn Symphony

the golden hues of leaves in fall
sparkles of dying on the trees
the beauty crowned with fluttery brown
clinging on to the toughest branch

rays of rosy hue the sun catches
flung on boughs that they may stay
to smile at dancing of the sprites
among the leaves, in its last glory

hamadryads in languid repose
wake to mourn the dying leafy tresses
yet knowing they will dance again
among the blossoms within the groves

faeries in glades continue to dance
to memories of sunny days and blooms passed
but darker shadows are arrived
mantles to the spirit of Fall

the sighs of breeze through the trees
shedding their beauty to the ground
standing stark among evergreens
with branches like anguished claws

warmth of the hearth embrace
call the beloved to their home
watching the last leaf of autumn
makes it way to the ground below

as the leaves cascade to the ground
burying all signs of spring
wishes for beyond the cold
made with the last leaf- fall

Fall is arriving in full glory
not far the winter will enter
in its majestic indifference
to what it covers, what it smothers

for the moment the dryads sit
under the shadows of the grooves
until the last day of fall
then they too shall repose.



Zazzles
Broomie
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Grace how poetic of you indeed!

warmth of the hearth embrace
call the beloved to their home
watching the last leaf of autumn
makes it way to the ground below

Good Luck!

poet Anonymous

(Beautiful Trees)

Melancholy shades

The lingering death of summer
trickles like sweat, condensations
collide with confounds of steam;
painting collage of leaves
severed from limbs.

The last of harvest gather in clusters
bowed with gentleness in mourning,
missed chances blow with the winds
blotting predictions burrowed deep
curled from frost, imitatively.

The children's laughter, fill
the momentarily lapse of present
under wise trees standing tall
nurturing fragility of the innocence,
awakened with gentle kisses of empathy.

The season crawls under shadows
of sanctuary, to be reborn again
in good faith; recalling the pull of knots
adrift, ceasing the motion of melancholy
kindled with the tumbleweeds.

Zazzles
Broomie
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Vee, how sweet is this poem especially this stanza

The children's laughter, fill <---- Priceless.
the momentarily lapse of present
under wise trees standing tall
nurturing fragility of the innocence,
awakened with gentle kisses of empathy.<---- Classic

Great imagery Vee,
Good luck!

Chiyo
Miss Chi
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(Beautiful Trees)

Explosion of reds
Late autumnal fireworks
Rapid change in hue

Zazzles
Broomie
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A very creative Haiku Miss Chi, very nice!

Late autumnal fireworks <--- insane imagery, I can see it in my mind in succession 3,2,1,Bang Awesome!
Good luck!

malin69
malin
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(Beautiful Trees)

Pantoum : Happiness of Autumn

How beautiful are colors of tree
Now its leaves seem to be free
Leaves flying, swirling by wind
Moving on ground, undisciplined

Now its leaves seem to be free
Two childs are dancing, so happy
Moving on ground, undisciplined
Leaves wrapping them, as dressed

Two childs are dancing, so happy
An old man watches it, amusedly
Leaves wrapping them, as dressed
Happiness of Autumn, very kind

An old man watches it, amusedly
Leaves flying, swirling by wind
Happiness of Autumn, very kind
How beautiful are colors of tree



Tamaura_NightAngel
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                     BEAUTIFUL TREES

I look at the lake that I sit at everyday the beautiful  trees that were once so green now show a hint of red orange and yellow on the tops.

The wind blows a nice cold warm breeze it makes the beautiful tree leaves dance a beautiful dance on top of the lake .

The swans swim in its beautful glow of the beautiful orange red and yellow dreams .

Ah the world has changed once again to a beautiful desply of colors but dont blink becuse it will be gone in an instant .

So enjoy the beauty of the trees showing off there firework desply for all those to see.

There dance will leave you breathless as the colored leaves dance a beauful dance in the light wind that brings them up and into the sky.

Oh the beautiful trees autumn is deffntly your best year so dance your beautuful dance and please do it every year.

For autumn is in the air and the most wonderful time of the year .....


Zazzles
Broomie
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Ah malin, I can see it, very descriptive I'm loving this!
Good Luck!

An old man watches it, amusedly
Leaves flying, swirling by wind
Happiness of Autumn, very kind
How beautiful are colors of tree

Zazzles
Broomie
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Tamaura_NightAngel, Welcome!


Oh the beautiful trees autumn is deffntly your best year so dance your beautuful dance and please do it every year.

For autumn is in the air and the most wonderful time of the year .


I thought this part of your poem was the best in your wonderful entry!
Good luck!


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