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Autumn's Serenade

ABC poetic form

43 total reviews 
Comment from Paul McFarland
Exceptional
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This is one of the best ABC poems that I have reviewed.

A taste of autumn in the air
Betrays the coming cold.
Clean out the closet 'neath the stair.
Decide what to unfold.
Each piece of winter woolen ware
Foretells that raw and harsh affair.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Hahaha!! You are such a hoot! I love your verse and it is a wonderful ABC poem too ~ but, a lot more clever! Thanks so much, Paul!

    Melissa
Comment from PoemsOfDD
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This is a great ABC poem contest entry.
The chosen letters of - ABCD,E - are described in a beautiful
visual of autumn display. Eloquently expressed with -
cantatas flow from quaking leaves. A most enjoyable read.
Best of luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Hey DD... thank you for your lovely review. I am so glad you liked it. I really appreciate your comments!!

    Melissa
Comment from Pantygynt
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This is lovely.

We are all used to reading excellent autumnal poetry at this time of year and most of it concentrates on visual imagery. I was particularly impressed with the way you took this from the visual through the aural imagery of cantatas, key changing into the last line.

There is something essentially evanescent about autumn.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    I love the autumn colors too, but there is a sound that only comes when the brisk winds blow and the leaves change color ~ it's fun to try to capture it with my pen. :). Thank you so much, Jim.

    Melissa
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
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The colours we all associate with Autumn - the transition from green to light yellow, deep gold, orange, crimson and dark red - are all inspired by this natural process.You have created wonderful imagery. Beautufully penned poem. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Thank you so very much, Seshadri. I am delighted that you liked it. :)

    Melissa
Comment from Bill Schott
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This ABC poem, Autumn's Serenade, follows the ABCDE first-letter formatting and welcomes in the orchestral cacophony of seasonal sounds which usher in the time of change from rapid growth to patience.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Thanks so much, Bill. Hugs, my friend.

    Melissa
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Very nice image, Melissa.
-You wrote a good poem
with a good topic.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-You paint a vivid word picture of autumn.
-I also like the musical theme with
"changing keys" and "golden melodies."
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Hi Pam. Thank you so much for your insightful comments on this verse ~ there is a song in the autumn leaves, if we only but listen. :).

    Melissa
reply by Pam (respa) on 01-Oct-2021
    You are very welcome, Melissa. I never thought about a song in the leaves so I will listen more closely.
Comment from Mary Shifman
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This is an outstanding poem. You have excellent rhyme and rhythm and your imagery is down-right splendid. The picture is also perfect. It reminds me of walking down the road from my grandparent's farm. Well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Thank you so very much Mary. I am so happy that you liked it and the pic reminded you of the farm. Thanks again!

    Melissa
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Wow Melissa you brought this scene alive with colour and with sounds as I saw and heard this vibrant season at its best, although elusive, we remember, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Hi Dolly. Thank you so much, my friend for the lovely comments on this one. :)

    Melissa
Comment from Senyai
Exceptional
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Hi Sugarray,

Oh, this is beautiful! I love every lovely word of this excellent post! Autumnal and timely as the leaves are falling in droves around my yard... I am enchanted by your aligning the change to fall as to ethereal music- 'mellow serenades, dulcet tones, cantatas flow...

' deep, earthy voices changing keys...

elusive, golden melodies.'

Beautiful, Sugarray... Best to you in the contest :))

Always,
Senyai

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Hi Senyai. Thank you so for your wonderful review that encourages me so very much. I am delighted that you liked it.

    Melissa
Comment from Eternal Muse
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This was superb. I only wish I had six stars for it.

A beautiful tribute to my favorite season, Autumn, beautifully rhymed and metered, with impressive phraseology, visuals and presentation.

cantatas flow from quaking leaves,
deep, earthy voices changing keys...

This was sophisticated and elegant. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
    Thank you so very much for this wonderful review. Your comments lift my spirits and encourage me. I am delighted that you liked it.

    Melissa