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Welcome, Dear Autumn!

5/7/5 Ode to Autumn: A Time to Harvest and Gather Round...

22 total reviews 
Comment from Air Spirit
Exceptional
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Exquisite! This really captures the feel, mood and essence of Autumn -- the picture too, is perfect for the poem... it reflects the warmth of the season filled with celebration and Thanksgiving -- of family gatherings, and times in which we can easily appreciate the beauty, bounty and glory the earth offers..

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2018
    Hello Air Spirit!
    I am very honored by your lovely review. I attempted to include everything I Love about Autumn in this short piece and rhyme to boot!
    So very pleased my words resonated with you! You?ve made my day!
    Thank you!
    Diane
Comment from Possummagic
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A lovely poem. Isn't it amazing what we can say with just a few lines. Your imagery is inviting for a feast and a place by the hearth. Very enjoyable.PM

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2018
    Hello PM!
    So pleased you enjoyed!

    Thank you!
    diane
reply by Possummagic on 25-Sep-2018
    You?re welcome.PM
reply by Possummagic on 25-Sep-2018
    You?re welcome.PM
Comment from A. Willow Bends
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What a bright and shiny poem and picture. This should be framed and hung! Looks marketable to me. I am always impressed when a poet can take these short ones and turn them into artistic genius. Great job and good luck!
Wendy

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2018
    Hello Wendy!
    Thank you for your lovely review!
    So pleased you enjoyed1
    Diane
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Congratulations on the win, diane.
-A very nice image and presentation.
-Syllable count is good.
-The imagery is effective, especially
"crisp harvest days."

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2018

Comment from meeshu
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I would have to say this is as good as haiku can get. I love the language, so warming and cozy. well done and I wish you well in the contest..

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2018

Comment from June Sargent
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Well, it certainly has become cool and crisp in these parts today! And I love it. When the fire is lit and the hot chocolate is steaming, summer is just a sweet memory. Welcome, Autumn!

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2018

Comment from BeasPeas
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This is very nice. You've described autumn. The crispness of the days and the warmth of the fireside. We all seem to look forward to the change of seasons. Much luck in the contest with this nice entry. Marilyn

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2018

Comment from Hugh McDowell
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I like the perkiness and upbeat theme of the poem. This expresses exactly how I feel this year, after an unusally hot and humid summer in San Diego. Fall started Saturday and there is an invigorating crispness in the air. Brisk evenings with a hearthside blaze are a joy. Excellent. Hugh

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
    Aw, Hugh!
    Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review!
    I attempted to include everything I love about Autumn, and even snuck in some rhyme! It was a tad bit challenging, but I loved penning this piece!
    So pleased it resonated with you!
Comment from jaded831
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You captured the heart warming side of autumn. The fireplaces blaze, the crispness of the air, you set a romantic scene. The temperature makes us grow closer. The picture compliments your words. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
    Hello Friend,
    So pleased you enjoyed!
    I tried to capture everything I so love about Autumn. A tad bit challenging in a 5/7/5 offering! :)
    Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written 5-7-5 ode to Autumn when the harvest is ready we can start feasting and have enough supplies for the winter time. When nature needs a rest we still goes on in the cold weather.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018
    Hello Sandra,!
    So pleased you enjoyed!
    I attempted to capture everything I love about Autumn in this offering. A bit challenging in a 5/7/5 format!
    Thank you flor your lovely review!