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ThisDiamond
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0 posted 2008-10-31 10:51 PM



Yellow, Orange and Brown

Beginning with the first sunrise
Captured by the trees so wise
Laughter spirited the air

Blushed in heights of nightshade
Turning as the cool played
Songs of harvest fair

To the tune of harvest moon
Waiting for the winter soon
Brave finale dare

Covered coat of drifting white
Tucking into dreams held tight
Waiting on the yellow unaware

Spring would skip a step before the fair
Hoping for the sunrise just to square
Eased upon the flowers sent to spare
Autumn from becoming too austere

Copyright Kkh 10/31/08


[This message has been edited by ThisDiamond (11-02-2008 11:08 AM).]

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inkedgoddess
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1 posted 2008-11-01 11:13 AM


in my own thoughts and poetic dreams this morning, enjoying the colors knowing soon
the harsh winds will take them
you take my thoughts and weave them into beautiful colorful soul windows

steavenr
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2 posted 2008-11-01 11:19 AM


beautiful description of the change of seasons...such a lovely write
Magnus
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3 posted 2008-11-01 12:30 PM


K, isn't it beautiful when natures shows all
of her colors and allows us to lie on a soft
bed of leaves and dream?

Life has been interesting lately....

Janette
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4 posted 2008-11-02 09:50 AM


"Blushed in heights of nightshade"

A lovely tribute to fall you have served here.  
I do so love the gorgious red red color of my maple tree in my yard right now.  Just glorious.

Janette

always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same

Freely_expressing
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5 posted 2008-11-02 10:17 AM


Hey there, really liked the images you had for autumn! I'm sorry to be a spoilsport but I'm a freak for rhythm, hehe. It would make your writing that much better (this is just for me) if the syllables were a little more regular. They vary from 5 at minimum to 10 at most which can be a little disrupting to the flow..making it seem like some lines should be halved or others put together...again that's just me. Don't get me wrong that is still a great poem
ThisDiamond
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6 posted 2008-11-02 11:07 AM


Thank you for your comments.  You all contribute to my constant change and growth here.  The rhythm of this poem is intentional, as the change of seasons.
I agree with comment about flow, but autumn is, you know?!  

Thank you all.

Artic Wind
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7 posted 2008-11-02 12:01 PM


A beautiful Autumn Write TD!


ARCTIC WIND

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8 posted 2008-11-21 12:53 PM


Such a Celtic lilt to this, I found myself reviewing all the old forms to see if I could figure out which it might be! There's something about that shortened line at the end of each triplet, that's very appealing to me. I haven't experimented with the Celtic and Welch forms much, but when I have, I've found them fascinating and strangely powerful.

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inkedgoddess
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9 posted 2008-11-21 10:52 AM


Yes Springs shoulder touches on Autumn's shivering frame..I feel this
Mark Bohannan
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10 posted 2008-11-21 12:31 PM


Vivid images and nicely portrayed.  I love the rhyme scheme but of course I am a sucker for rhyme anyway.  The way each ending line punched at you to tie into the previous verse's last line worked for me.  The flow isn't as off beat as it seems if you read aloud with some natural pauses.  I enjoyed.
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