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Fall Splendour Poetry Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin 09/06/23

I wonder if a maple tree grieves, when bidding adieu to falling leaves. I wonder does the tree wear a frown, as it loses its pretty autumnal gown. Once vivid green, now leaves are dead, in shades of gold, umber and vibrant red. A crisp leaf blanket lies on the ground, I hear their crunch as I stroll around. Leaves swirling, twirling to the floor, this gorgeous sight I simply adore. How I love the colors seen in fall, it’s the prettiest season of them all!

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 10/16/2023 5:37:00 PM

Oh, I do just love this one. Your imagery is wonderful. When my husband read it out loud to me, I could smell and feel against my skin:) We used to live in Vermont. It is the favorite season of so many. I consider myself lucky to have found your poem. It is truly lovely.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/3/2023 9:25:00 AM

What a wonderful view of fall's splendor, Jan! Our Liquid Amber trees are really gearing up for autumn and I can't wait to see their leaves and hear the crunch of fallen leaves beneath my feet. Many congratulations for your win! Blessings and hugs!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/1/2023 10:50:00 AM

I, too, love autumn Jan. Everything about it - crisp, fresh air, crinkling leaves, fall fragrances. You've captured it! Congratulations! :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/28/2023 6:25:00 PM

Jan, love the enchanting imagery in your poem, congratulations on your first place win!

Emilia James

Date: 9/8/2023 4:46:00 AM

Simply beautiful Jan. There is something magical about Autumn. Straight to favs. Emilia : )

Emilia James
Date: 9/8/2023 11:55:00 AM

I love your humour too : )

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2023 4:56:00 AM

Thanks so much Emilia, I usually write humour but i do come up with the odd serious poem, thanks so much for the fave:-) hugs Jan xx

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/7/2023 3:44:00 PM

So beautiful, Jan Into my Favs. I see this as a definite winner. My favorite season . Hugs, SuZ

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2023 4:55:00 AM

You have made my day thanks for the fave Suz:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin

Date: 9/7/2023 12:12:00 PM

Beautiful poem Jan, reminds of a story called Freddy the leaf. Thumbs up!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2023 4:55:00 AM

I don't know that story, thanks Mark xx hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 9/7/2023 11:47:00 AM

Sooo lovely are your poetic lines of Autumn, Jan. Sorry I'm just now getting to comment on it.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2023 4:55:00 AM

I hope Tania likes it Lin, i do surprise myself (and others lol) with a decent poem once in a while lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/7/2023 8:54:00 AM

My favourite season Jan, although it seems summer has finally arrived. Good luck in the contest. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 9:13:00 AM

yes its muggy and overcast here, i dont like the heat without the sun:-( hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/7/2023 3:43:00 AM

Excellent poem. Especially the ending. I like the sounds you evoke. Pity we have so few trees in Malta.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:05:00 AM

Thanks Victor, I prefer to write humour but sometimes I can write the very odd serious piece too:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/6/2023 6:38:00 PM

The title itself works SO WELL for me! Think about it. (You probably did!!) ~ Silly me.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:04:00 AM

lol Yes I think the title is as important as the poem itself lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 9/6/2023 2:48:00 PM

Absolutely smashing, Jan. I too used to love autumn… until the mice chewed through the catch bag on my leaf sucker. Now it’s a broom and a shovel and, hopefully, a windless day! All the best in Tania’s contest. Terry

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:03:00 AM

pesky meeces - you need a rum and raisin poem on chasing meeces:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/6/2023 1:48:00 PM

you've done my favorite season proud, jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:02:00 AM

thanks so much Ilene its my fave season too:-) hugs Jan xx

Arlo Parker

Date: 9/6/2023 12:59:00 PM

Brilliant!!! Your best piece ever!!! :-))

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:02:00 AM

Oh Gosh what a comment thanks AP, glad i am sitting down as i seldom get a reaction like that lol! Got to say my fave poem this year is It's a wonderful world, probably because it took me so long to write and edit:-) hugs Jan xx

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/6/2023 9:49:00 AM

So true Jan. Autumn is the prettiest season of them all and is my favorite for all obvious reasons. We are about to approach fall with all her flair so I can't wait. Once again you deliver poetry and imagery. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful night. Blessings always (smile)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

thanks so much Lisa:-) hugs Jan xx

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/6/2023 9:49:00 AM

Your writing, Jan, is exceptional. The tone and rhythm of your poem are delightful. I thoroughly enjoyed the captivating voice and beautiful rhymes that adorned your piece.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/8/2023 5:34:00 AM

Let us know when you publish it Sweet Lady.??

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

thanks for your lovely comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Jeff Connelly

Date: 9/6/2023 9:46:00 AM

Here the first tree to turn color is the black walnut; a beautiful yellow. But this poem has certainly captured a wonderful image Jan. Thanks

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

thanks so much Jeff:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 9/6/2023 9:38:00 AM

Very nice. Once you and me chose same picture for our poem. But now I don't know, what has happened to my i pad ( lap top is crushed ), I can't put any picture. Love.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

thanks so much Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/6/2023 9:14:00 AM

Are we to see beauty in the cycle…yes, indeed! God shows us there is a Spring! God bless!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/7/2023 7:59:00 AM

thanks so much Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/6/2023 9:05:00 AM

Autumn leaves spark the artist's imagination like nothing else. Thanks for this beautiful poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2023 9:46:00 AM

I do love this time of year, we dream of visiting New England in the fall, perhaps it will happen one day:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/6/2023 8:56:00 AM

It is the prettiest of them all so true..What a beautiful poem.. Re your reply-Im so sorry for your loss Dear Jan,so very sorry.Mum is Mum,nobody can replace her.Sending you Hugs x

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/8/2023 5:35:00 AM

I will definitely buy one ..and after I ll read it,I ll be proud to have it on display on my book shelf

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2023 9:01:00 AM

thanks Charma, I totally lost my muse and it took many months to even want to pick up my pen, now I'm working on a humour book to self publish on Amazon:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/6/2023 7:17:00 AM

- Beautiful colors through autumn, Jan... the air has already changed... the days are shorter... yes, it's autumn :) - A beautiful poem :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2023 7:32:00 AM

yes the leaves are turning but i do love this time of year, the colours are so glorious:-) hugs Jan xx