Still-Life Autumn

season gracefully tantalizing our senses , 
filling our arid heart with euphoric delight...
autumn.. tiptoeing softly with secret steps, veiled,
in a soothing miraculous cascade of light. 


invigorating stroll around the block, spotted
on the tall maple ..cerise, tangerine, red leaves,
delightful roses are still beaming, a few sprawled,
strewn at ground, dejected petals summer's dreams weave. 


crimson, orange, amber, scarlet hued autumn-leaves
twirling, swirling, spiralling, in the golden breeze, 
waltzing down, decoupage of kaleidoscopic 
glorious beauty, swooshing around tranquil trees!


feel fleecy warmth of mellow air fleeting away, 
warm sun shines on ruby apples, milkweed seeds fly,
bountiful maples ready for tapping, serene 
comforting childhood is back in memory's eye.


intoxicated with aroma of sunshine, 
playful autumn lures us gleefully gamble in 
riot of colours, beauty of a fairyland
a rare painting by nature, pageant sure to win!


                    December 14, 2022
         The above painting is done by myself. 
       "Still-life Autumn Scene" Poetry Contest
                    Sponsor: Eve Roper
   12 syllables in each line - checked by HMS.com
         rhyme checked by rhyme-zone.com
                       SECOND PLACE

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/29/2022 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I love this write/picture. Wish I was on your bench. Have a Blessed/Healthy/Great New Year 2023............

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/29/2022 2:03:00 PM

Dear Paula, Thank you so much. That bench lures me too to a divine wonderland!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/28/2022 9:14:00 PM

"gracefully tantalizing our senses", "delightful roses", "intoxicated with aroma of sunshine" - Wow! Very beautiful work. Your works have always been a great inspiration for me. Congratulations!

Eve Roper

Date: 12/28/2022 5:53:00 PM

Malabika, you set a wonderful scene with lots of color like your painting, and walked me there. Congratulations on your win. Many blessings to you

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/29/2022 2:02:00 PM

Thank you, Eve, for my placement. I feel honoured!

Paul Callus

Date: 12/18/2022 3:16:00 AM

Imagery, personification, rhyme and a sprinkling of alliteration give life to this "still-life" poem, Mala. All it needs now is paints and brushes to preserve it on canvas for years to come. ~ Regards & Blessings // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 12/29/2022 2:32:00 PM

Yes...I've seen it; love it!! well done

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/29/2022 2:02:00 PM

Hi Paul, thanks so much for your comment. I have actually added a painting of mine - hope you like it.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/17/2022 9:28:00 AM

Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Isn't Autumn beautiful. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/29/2022 2:00:00 PM

Thanks, Sara. Yes, Autumn is truly beautiful - probably my most favourite season!

Valsa George

Date: 12/14/2022 9:05:00 PM

What a cheerful scene you have painted 'of autumn tip toeing with secret steps and the leaves twiring, swirling , spiraling and swooshing around tranquil trees'. Also the maple trees standing ready for tapping ! So lovely, dear Mala. All the Best!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/15/2022 5:16:00 AM

Dear Valsa, Thank you for visiting and reading my poem. I get inspired when I read beautiful poems by you and other gifted poets. Makes me happy to be in such a lovely community of poets. Love ~ Mala