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Autumn |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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All bright colors of the summer Stirred into a richer brew. Strong palette of autumns colors Brightening my world anew Green still lends itself for background Bronze of wheat field’s ripening grain. Deciduous trees striving for honor Rust and golden leaves retain. Wine hued plums and red-cheeked apples Are still hanging in the trees. Yellow peaches, pears of green tones All compete honors to seize. Dahlias and the lingering roses, Nod their heads of every shade. Green streaked melons, orange pumpkins In big fields, neatly displayed. Sunflowers in their brown and yellow Towering heads holding plump seed For goldfinch and purple finches Gathering on its stalk to feed. Golden yellow, streaks of scarlet, Blended by the Master’s hand. No Monet in it’s bland softness Could reflect what God has planned. Purples, oranges, reds and gold, Autumn comes with colors bold. By: Joyce 8/17/12 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
quote: Can't come too soon for me, Joyce. Beautiful poem with every color in the rainbow and then some. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
And the seasons go 'round and 'round, ....and picking up speed right before our eyes. There's much to look forward to in the coming months, and your poem fills me with anticipation. Beautifully done~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
What a wealth of beauty, you describe here, Joyce! I read it very slowly to imbibe each beautiful image to the full. I am so glad you see all this. So many people miss it. Of course, in most of South Africa, we don’t have much change in the seasons at all, but we certainly have as many riches of nature in other ways. Smiles. Owl |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you Jerry Blues and Owl. I live in Pacific Northwest of USA and we have four definie seasons. It is really hard to say which is the most beautiful. And with mountains in the bacground with their changing colors with the seasons Thank you for commenting. Love, Joyce |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
Ahhh that is something I miss...here in Alberta we don't get all the colors but I remember them with love...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Thank you, dear Joyce, for this wonderful rendering of early autumn. It is so rich and vivid, I savoured every line and word. Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a gorgeous picture you've painted for us with your words! I love dahlias... and here they're just one bit of the riches!  |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
A colorful "merry go round" for sure. Enjoyed the read. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You paint a beautiful picture of fall Liz |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I envy your Autumn in Washington, Joyce. Lovely poem. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed this descriptive writing...it opens up the imagination...James |
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