Watch Fall Switch Now
A Rondeau13 total reviews
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
That last italicized word tells me that we need to stop what we're doing and watch NOW! When I lived in Connecticut, I tried to slow down and appreciate the colors of the season every day until they were no longer there.
Everyone is writing about Fall changing to winter - we're barely out of summer! Let's "watch Fall NOW."
Good luck in the contest.
Pam
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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That last italicized word tells me that we need to stop what we're doing and watch NOW! When I lived in Connecticut, I tried to slow down and appreciate the colors of the season every day until they were no longer there.
Everyone is writing about Fall changing to winter - we're barely out of summer! Let's "watch Fall NOW."
Good luck in the contest.
Pam
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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Hi, Pam. Now that we are officially into Fall, we should pause and enjoy the trees and flowers while we still can. Many thanks for sharing my poem. Rod
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, it won't be long as fall turns to winter, those bright sunny days cut short, turned gloomy and cold. But I never worry, cause it won't be long, spring will have sprung again. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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Yes, it won't be long as fall turns to winter, those bright sunny days cut short, turned gloomy and cold. But I never worry, cause it won't be long, spring will have sprung again. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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Hi, Ric. Yes, we are officially into Fall and Winter will be following much too quickly. Many thanks for sharing my poem. Rod
Comment from Sally Law
Beautifully penned and illustrated poem of the change in seasons. I miss my childhood home in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fall is so lovely there. Thank you for taking me back, mystery poet.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally Law :))
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Beautifully penned and illustrated poem of the change in seasons. I miss my childhood home in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fall is so lovely there. Thank you for taking me back, mystery poet.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally Law :))
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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I am delighted I could take you back to your childhood home, Sally. Many thanks for sharing my poem. Rod
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I always think the winter period is long and arduous Rod and I am always glad when it is over. You brought the sounds and scenes of winter to our eyes here Rod, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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I always think the winter period is long and arduous Rod and I am always glad when it is over. You brought the sounds and scenes of winter to our eyes here Rod, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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So pleased you enjoyed this Rondeau, Dolly. Thank you very much for sharing. Rod
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
This poem is beautiful in its simplicity - each picture clearly painted with words. I love how you didn't fault fall, but instead just emphasized the comment, "Watch fall switch."
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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This poem is beautiful in its simplicity - each picture clearly painted with words. I love how you didn't fault fall, but instead just emphasized the comment, "Watch fall switch."
Comment Written 20-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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Ah, Verna, you made my day. I am so pleased you like my poem so much. I also appreciate those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Wendy G
A very nice Rondeau poem about fall and the movement towards winter whilst here we are sweltering in 96 degrees as spring approaches!
Fine rhymes and smooth flow - sending best wishes.
Wendy
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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A very nice Rondeau poem about fall and the movement towards winter whilst here we are sweltering in 96 degrees as spring approaches!
Fine rhymes and smooth flow - sending best wishes.
Wendy
Comment Written 20-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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I always seem to forget Australia is directly opposite from me regarding climate. Well, I hope you get a lovely spring, Wendy. Many thanks for sharing and praising my Rondeau.
Comment from Michele Harber
What a lovely description of fall turning to winter, done in vivid detail, yet perfectly within the parameters of the Rondeau. The image you chose beautifully complements your words. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2023
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What a lovely description of fall turning to winter, done in vivid detail, yet perfectly within the parameters of the Rondeau. The image you chose beautifully complements your words. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Michele, for your high praise of my Rondeau.
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You're welcome. Thank you for writing a Rondeau worthy of it!
Comment from Laine Carson
I love this poem. It paints such a detailed picture of Autumn, my favorite time of the year for all the reasons you mention here in this lovely poem. Great job!
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2023
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I love this poem. It paints such a detailed picture of Autumn, my favorite time of the year for all the reasons you mention here in this lovely poem. Great job!
Comment Written 19-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2023
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Fall is irresistible and I am delighted you enjoyed my poem, Laine. Many thanks for sharing.
Comment from Douglas Goff
No! No, I say! I refuse. I simply refuse to watch Fall Switch and certainly no time as soon as NOW.
Summer was a mere rain squall. Give me sunshine. I must have it.
Great seasonal piece.
D
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2023
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No! No, I say! I refuse. I simply refuse to watch Fall Switch and certainly no time as soon as NOW.
Summer was a mere rain squall. Give me sunshine. I must have it.
Great seasonal piece.
D
Comment Written 19-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2023
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Thank you, Doug, for sharing my poem and your commentary.
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Ha! I do tend to ramble on and overthink things. You are funny!
Comment from Eleri
This is a well written Rondeau that conjures up some lovely images. The rhyming is good throughout except that I think that I would have tried to make my refrain rhyme with my b-end rhyme if possible although that is a personal choice not something that the form demands. However, Blue ridge is singular so it should be 'Blue Ridges rises' in the first stanza. Apart from that I can see no problems with this descriptive poem so good luck in the contest
Eleri
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2023
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This is a well written Rondeau that conjures up some lovely images. The rhyming is good throughout except that I think that I would have tried to make my refrain rhyme with my b-end rhyme if possible although that is a personal choice not something that the form demands. However, Blue ridge is singular so it should be 'Blue Ridges rises' in the first stanza. Apart from that I can see no problems with this descriptive poem so good luck in the contest
Eleri
Comment Written 19-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2023
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Hi, Eleri. I really appreciate your taking the time to read my poem and make suggestions. The biggest challenge of a Rondeau for me is the rhyme scheme. Blue Ridge is the name of a mountain range and the word "mountains" is implied, so "rise" is the correct verb.