Comment from michaelcahill

Exceptional

So perfect that I didn't notice the form at all. Every word of this belonged exactly where it was and added beautifully to the deep meaning. A true poetic work of art. Moving and just wonderful. mikey

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much, Mikey, for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

Brooke, wonderful rhyming. I do love those breathtaking
moments in the Fall when the leaves are gorgeous.
I'm looking forward to seeing that beauty soon.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Jude, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from nancyjam

Exceptional

Beautiful use of personification in this
lovely Pantoum about Autumn.
Repeating lines blended well, terrific rhyme, and imagery.
I like the use of contrast of the breath-taking beauty of fall color
with the drabness of death as befits that day. Nancy

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Nancy, thank you so much for your generous and gracious response to my poem. Brooke :-)

Comment from ronnie k

Excellent

I truly review this beautiful poem as exceptional, TIME, gives truth to the statement that "tomorrow (time) is not promised, so each moment of peace and beauty is a gift, the Father mercy and grace.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

ronnie, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from OLA THOMAS

Excellent

I like the metaphor employed here with a compelling comparison of autumn with the event of September 11. Very well done with instinctive imagery.

ola thomas

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you, Ola, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from S.Yocom

Excellent

I like your modified Pantoum very much, Brooke. The Pantoum is one of my favorite styles of poetry, and you used it beautifully, modified or not.
Sally

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Sally, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Sueellen11

Excellent

Lovely poem,, yes I must say autumn is my favourite time just love the change for me it is so. Beautiful the smells and the leaves dancing in the breeze. Great write love the poetry format,, lovely rhyme, rhythm and flow. Lovely read,,,blessings sueellen

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Sueelen, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from BLACKDYKE

Excellent

It steals my breath every day Brooke
as does your 'Though Autumn Wears'.
Beautiful picture to prove your
words are spot on. I love the repetitivity of it all. Lovely. Eric

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Eric, thank you so much :-) Brooke

reply by BLACKDYKE on 14-Sep-2014

My pleasure

Comment from steevie

Excellent

You are correct in that autumn is a scenic time of year. What a great season it is when trees have such beauty despite the dying of their many leafy children.

well done Brooke
steve

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you, steevie, for your thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Maggieluv

Exceptional

What a truly beautiful poem with the symbolism of Autumn. I found this poem particularly inspiring - the inevitability of passing time and death and what a magnificent allegory with Autumn. Almost as if we can have ' one last go at it too!' The rhytmn and rhyme perfect too. Love the picture too!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Maggie, thank you so much for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke