Appreciate This Autumn Day
a quatern for nature lovers49 total reviews
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
Today finally feels like autumn. It's been a warm fall so far. I hope we start getting autumn temperatures back. It's not suppose to be 90 degrees this late in September. Winter will be here before we know so we better enjoy these days.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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Today finally feels like autumn. It's been a warm fall so far. I hope we start getting autumn temperatures back. It's not suppose to be 90 degrees this late in September. Winter will be here before we know so we better enjoy these days.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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I truly appreciate your taking the time to share "Appreciate This Autumn Day." Rod
Comment from Curly Girly
In cold climates, autumn can produce some of the nicest times of the year.
"Appreciate this autumn day
for soon we're gone. Au Revoir! Goodbye!"
Goodbye to all its warm splendour and glorious, rich, gold colours.
Lovely.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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In cold climates, autumn can produce some of the nicest times of the year.
"Appreciate this autumn day
for soon we're gone. Au Revoir! Goodbye!"
Goodbye to all its warm splendour and glorious, rich, gold colours.
Lovely.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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So pleased you enjoy the season and like my poem. Thank you for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Rod
You know, I didn't even realize there was a repeated line until I went back and read the rules. I re-read the poem and...voila!
Perhaps I'm tired, or you just concealed it so well among the other three lines.
I liked the way you compared Autumn, and your stroll through October woods to the colorful Mardi Gras. Imaginative! But so true. There's also some nice personification of the trees,
"Appreciate this autumn day
with trees that think it's Mardi Gras." ...they're right down there in New Orleans!
Nice alliteration here,
"Festooned in festive garb they shout"
and here,
"leaves crunching cry"
The repeated line is very effective,
"Appreciate this autumn day!"
The only way to truly appreciate Fall is to take a walk in the woods... but wear an orange hunting vest so you don't get shot by hunters who shoot first and ask later. Some people even shoot at a noise! That's scary, and would totally ruin a wonderful day in the forest.
Nicely penned, my friend! I enjoyed it.
Here in New Brunswick, the trees are starting to change colors... red, pink, orange, lime, yellow, and gold. Rainbow ridges.
cheers
Kimbob
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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Hi Rod
You know, I didn't even realize there was a repeated line until I went back and read the rules. I re-read the poem and...voila!
Perhaps I'm tired, or you just concealed it so well among the other three lines.
I liked the way you compared Autumn, and your stroll through October woods to the colorful Mardi Gras. Imaginative! But so true. There's also some nice personification of the trees,
"Appreciate this autumn day
with trees that think it's Mardi Gras." ...they're right down there in New Orleans!
Nice alliteration here,
"Festooned in festive garb they shout"
and here,
"leaves crunching cry"
The repeated line is very effective,
"Appreciate this autumn day!"
The only way to truly appreciate Fall is to take a walk in the woods... but wear an orange hunting vest so you don't get shot by hunters who shoot first and ask later. Some people even shoot at a noise! That's scary, and would totally ruin a wonderful day in the forest.
Nicely penned, my friend! I enjoyed it.
Here in New Brunswick, the trees are starting to change colors... red, pink, orange, lime, yellow, and gold. Rainbow ridges.
cheers
Kimbob
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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You are way ahead of us here in Chicago. We worry that the leaves may not be too cheery this year because we've had very hot weather lately and no rain. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and thoughtfully comment on my poem. Rod
Comment from janalma
I didn't know who wrote this but thought whoever did knew what he/she was doing. Lol. Why, my assumption? One reason is that you didn't spell 'voila,' walah. Anyway, I thought it well done and right for now--the cooler days of autumn. I voted for it and hoped it would win.
I did have a thought about one place in the wording. "rove or stray." Since the words mean essentially the same thing, perhaps it would be better to say, rove and stray? No? Just a question, not a criticism, really. Anyway, nice poem.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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I didn't know who wrote this but thought whoever did knew what he/she was doing. Lol. Why, my assumption? One reason is that you didn't spell 'voila,' walah. Anyway, I thought it well done and right for now--the cooler days of autumn. I voted for it and hoped it would win.
I did have a thought about one place in the wording. "rove or stray." Since the words mean essentially the same thing, perhaps it would be better to say, rove and stray? No? Just a question, not a criticism, really. Anyway, nice poem.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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Thank you so much, janalma, for sharing my poem, your kind praise and suggestion, and your vote. Much appreciated. Rod
Comment from Boogienights
I really liked this poem. I was in the contest as well, and if could have voted for another poem as well as my own, it would have been yours. Thanks for reminding me why fall is my favorite time of year.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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I really liked this poem. I was in the contest as well, and if could have voted for another poem as well as my own, it would have been yours. Thanks for reminding me why fall is my favorite time of year.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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I am both thrilled and honored that a fellow competitor likes my poem so much. Thank you for your most gracious comments. Rod
Comment from c_lucas
Autumn offers wonderful weather to hike or stroll. It is the season of colors. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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Autumn offers wonderful weather to hike or stroll. It is the season of colors. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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I am delighted my poem could stir pleasant thoughts of autumn for you. Thank you for sharing and your kind praise. Rod
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You're welcome, Rod. Charlie
Comment from Fridayauthor
This is a nice tribute to the season, very well written. I grew up in New England and miss this season most of all.
There is nothing nicer than an Autumn day and you described it well.
Thank you.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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This is a nice tribute to the season, very well written. I grew up in New England and miss this season most of all.
There is nothing nicer than an Autumn day and you described it well.
Thank you.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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Thank you so much for sharing my poem and your kind praise. Seeing the woods of New England in the fall is on my bucket list. Rod
Comment from IndigoLady
I love Autumn myself and also rue its quick passing. The topic spoke to me. I tis a well constructed poem and rhyme scheme consistent. The rhyme in the first verse of line 4 seemed a bit forced and broke the flow for me. Well done!
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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I love Autumn myself and also rue its quick passing. The topic spoke to me. I tis a well constructed poem and rhyme scheme consistent. The rhyme in the first verse of line 4 seemed a bit forced and broke the flow for me. Well done!
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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Where I live, autumn is the prettiest season (early October). I am delighted you enjoyed the poem and I appreciate the kind praise. Rod
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
Enjoy Ma Nature's jubilee,
outbursts of color, gay soiree,
her haute grandeur and elegance.
Appreciate this autumn day!' Beautiful and I enjoyed the french phrases you threw in it was a bit like 'be our guest' from beauty and the beast in that respect, otherwise a wonderful poem and you are right autumn is stunning but much too short. I love the season and this poem, well done kindest regards Meia xx
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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Enjoy Ma Nature's jubilee,
outbursts of color, gay soiree,
her haute grandeur and elegance.
Appreciate this autumn day!' Beautiful and I enjoyed the french phrases you threw in it was a bit like 'be our guest' from beauty and the beast in that respect, otherwise a wonderful poem and you are right autumn is stunning but much too short. I love the season and this poem, well done kindest regards Meia xx
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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We are fortunate that the colorful autumn leaves linger through Halloween around here. I am delighted you enjoyed the poem and truly appreciate your kind praise. Rod
Comment from jaded831
Something you can picture on rainy days to cheer yourself up. You follower the criteria. Your poem flowed and painted a picture. I like the crunch of Autumn leaves, to me that brought sound to the picture. Great job.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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Something you can picture on rainy days to cheer yourself up. You follower the criteria. Your poem flowed and painted a picture. I like the crunch of Autumn leaves, to me that brought sound to the picture. Great job.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2017
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I am delighted both the visual and audio imagery of the poem appealed to you. Thank you so much for sharing. Rod
