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September 12, 2024

Contest: September Falls
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

Serene, the crisp of apple cider days Each morning lightly misted. Its mystique Perhaps a guise to hide from eyes the ways The pink hydrangeas rusted; chic to meek. Enticed, the chill does bring a woolen feel, Mature, the sun grows old by afternoon. Below persimmon skies of bonfire zeal Embraced in sweaters neath the moon, we swoon. Relinquish Virgo and the marigold For Libra sparkles in the sapphire night. As western winds turn cool and blue-jay-bold, Let’s reminisce love sonnets we did write. Like grapes on vines, we’ve ripened into wine, September lips, your champagne kiss on mine.

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Tom Woody

Date: 9/18/2024 5:53:00 AM

This is so clever of you to combine the flow of free verse, a competent rhyme scheme and a nod to a sonnet into your acrostic. Then there's the luscious word choices, a hallmark of your style. Your talent shines like the sun Suze

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/20/2024 7:48:00 AM

Dear Tom, actually, I'm not that clever.. I know, hard to believe right..? lol! But, the credit for cleverness belongs to our esteemed PS poet, Andrea D. In Andrea's contest details she added the optional challenge of writing this 14 line acrostic title in sonnet form. She is one clever chick! :) Thank you for your delightful comments, my uplifting poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Suze

Maria Williams

Date: 9/16/2024 1:02:00 AM

Dear Susan, Your poem is astounding. I loved every bit of it - the changing hues and especially your last versse - Best of Luck with your contest - Hugs Maria

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/20/2024 7:37:00 AM

Dearest Maria, I embrace the sparkling spirit of your beautiful comments. They are truly touching. Your shining presence here is as appreciated as your golden poetry! Thank you, my inspiring poetry sis, for your gracious visit. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/15/2024 11:25:00 PM

Oh, beautiful. I left you a soupmail. God bless you always, friend. love, Gina

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/20/2024 7:31:00 AM

Dearest Gina, my gentle poet friend, thank you for your lovely response to my poem. Your gracious visit and kindness are both truly appreciated. Warmest wishes and love.. ~Susan P.S. will be sending a soup mail shortly :)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 9/14/2024 2:59:00 PM

This is beauty, the beauty of autumn with a great romantic ending. Good luck with the contest.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/14/2024 8:53:00 PM

Dear Hilda, it’s wonderful to see you. Thank you for your lovely response to my poem. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/13/2024 10:39:00 PM

crescendo rising to a sublime conclusion. enchanted.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/14/2024 9:40:00 AM

Dear US, I am enchanted by your beautiful comments. Your thoughts are uplifting! Thank you for gracing my poem with your esteemed presence. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 9/13/2024 6:18:00 AM

Dear Susan, You have mastered the acrostic, which has such wonderful metaphors and flowing imagery. Many who write this style have trouble making the flow happen but not yours. I could read this several times and still find joy in how it reads and fills the mind. Autumn is such a magical time for me, and after absorbing your words, it makes it even more so. I know you have a winner! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/14/2024 9:36:00 AM

Dear Daniel, indeed, autumn is an enchanting time of the year for me. I have been an autumn girl since birth! It's especially more meaningful and poignant to me now as I am in the autumn of my life so the season takes on a more complex, intriguing array of layers and nuances for me. Thank you for your thoughtful and inspiring comments. I am honored by your visit and humbled by your thoughts. Warmest wishes my esteemed poet friend.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/12/2024 7:28:00 PM

Well, you wrote it explicitly into this acrostic's second stanza: This is more sonnet than anything else, and a gorgeous one at that, my friend. Excelsior! ~ Gershon

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/12/2024 7:59:00 PM

Dear Gershon, my poet friend, thank you for your gracious visit and encouraging words. Your esteemed thoughts are a joy to receive. Andrea threw a twist into the contest details by challenging the participants to write an acrostic poem in sonnet style since the acrostic title (vertically) is 14 lines, so I thought that’s a very interesting challenge.. :) I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

David Crandall

Date: 9/12/2024 7:17:00 PM

Lovely lines Susan, great last 2 lines.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/12/2024 7:38:00 PM

Dear David, thank you for sharing in the emotions and imagery of this poem with me. Your response is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Paige Hind

Date: 9/12/2024 3:41:00 PM

Oh, wow- this is really enchanting, Susan...what a way to pass into Autumn, as "September Falls" <3 your friend and fan

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/12/2024 7:36:00 PM

Dear Paige, your beautiful comments are a thrill to receive. I am uplifted by your treasured thoughts and hold them in my truest appreciation. Thank you, dear poet, I am a fan of your amazing poetry too. Warmest wishes to you, my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/12/2024 10:59:00 AM

I don't know much about your weather, but here, September began early; grapes had to be harvested and processed. I loved your Champagne kiss. It was a marvellous acoustic, very emotional, and full of imagery. Best wishes for your contest.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/12/2024 11:30:00 AM

Dear Victor, I savor your beautiful thoughts and revel in your gracious visit. Thank you my poet friend. This year, September has brought us quintessential New England weather.. warm sunny days, clear blue skies, refreshing air and cool comfortable nights.. just perfect! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/12/2024 9:45:00 AM

another blockbuster of poetic melody, susan...if this be September, play on!

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/12/2024 11:26:00 AM

Dear, Nette, your visit is a delight as is your beautiful comment. I am touched by your precious thoughts. Warmest wishes soulful poet.. ~Susan