Crimson, orange-yellow quilt overhead,
I gaze upward, savoring the soft breeze.
Iridescent patterns shimmer, shift, and spread
a kaleidoscope of fluttering leaves.
Our days together come drifting back,
blurring soft prisms of golden memories.
And I am content.
Written for dVerse where we’re asked today to employ rhyme within our poem.
lillian the home poet 
Lovely!
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So glad you enjoyed, Kay!
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Clever use of rhyme & sweet illustration the autumn almost upon us.
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Thank you, Glenn. Have been “unplugged” for a few days — shall get over to others’ posts on “leaves” now. Sometimes the mind has to rest. Glad you enjoyed this one!
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So many wonderful colors… so much to love in autumn.
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I so agree — my favorite season!
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Good heavens, those photos are gorgeous.
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All in Boston’s Public Gardens. I do love fall!
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Your photos make me ache for fall. And I love your piece.
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Thank you so much, my friend. Was “unplugged” for a few days — just getting to reading, posting, and replying now. Sometimes the mind just needs to rest a bit 😉
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I too am head over heels for this poem as I adore Autumn ❤ love the tenderness with which it’s penned ❤
Lots of love,
Sanaa
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Two hearts — made my day, Sanaa!
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Beautiful colour in words and photos….
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So glad you enjoyed! I do love the fall season.
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Beautiful poem with gorgeous images to illustrate.
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Thank you, Kim. The colors of fall are food for the soul.
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Love the colors of autumn, including your picture. This line was really good:
Iridescent patterns shimmer, shift, and spread
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Thanks, Grace. Have been unplugged for a few days and just getting back to my reading, posting, and replying. I am hopelessly behind and sadly shall not catch up with some of the past posts. But sometimes, the brain just needs to rest 🙂
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Beautifully written! ❤
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Thank you, Josslyn. I loved this prompt!
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You’re welcome! ❤
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a kaleidoscope of fluttering autumn leaves – lovely poem, Lilian ❤
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To come upon this red tree last autumn — took my breath away. And believe it or not, my photo does not do it justice! So glad you enjoyed.
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love the autumnal splendor in words..Iridescent patterns shimmer, shift, and spread…gorgeous…
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It is a gorgeous time of year indeed!
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Lovely! Nicely rhymed, and the last line breaking the pattern strengthens the statement.
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Ah Rosemary — I struggle so with rhyming. I’m mainly a free verse kind of gal so truly appreciate your thoughtful comments here!
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I especially like L1 and L4 … and those gorgeous photos!
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Thank you, Elsa! And my camera did not do justice to reality!
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the contentment shows through in technicolour
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Ah the technicolor of the autumn season — a delight to the eyes!
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Delights the senses! Autumn love! I wish it were here already.
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Me too! Summer in September is not my thing.
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Summer is my nemesis. 🙂
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Methinks that easy rhyme comes naturally to you, Lillian. Nice flow to this.
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Oh Victoria, how wrong you are….I really really struggle with rhyme. To get it so it’s not simplistic or sing-songy. I so admire folks who can rhyme and keep the “sense” of the poem uppermost in the reader’s mind and ear. Thank you for your very kind words — so very appreciated!
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Rich with both words and their glorious colour.
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Thank you, Anita!
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Most welcome.
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Check out my blog? 🍂💗
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Hi Lucy! Wow – to have a blog at age 14…Good for you! Maybe try writing some Baku and posting them there? Good luck with your blog! 😊🎉
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Wow wonderful colours
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I do love Autumn!
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Beautiful pictures!!
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I do love wandering though Boston’s Public Gardens and The Commons on cool, crisp, autumn days!
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