In a country with moody weather, but no autumn
acclimatised to change, but left wondering
Are we really prepared for what is to come?
History is no reliable indicator of the future
It’s a myth; winter follows rains, but no autumn
Fall colours on ramps, shops, handheld screens
I paint a leaf in tangerine, fill a glass with white rum
Trees still a verdant green, against a cloudy sky
nip in the air, winter in tropical climes welcome
Mirrors say I’m not young, but not old either
What kind of twilight is this, with no autumn
Folding into Autumn – Poetics prompt hosted by Melissa Lemay
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This is soo beautiful! I especially love; “I paint a leaf in tangerine, fill a glass with white rum/Trees still a verdant green, against a cloudy sky.” ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks a ton, Sanaa! It means a lot.
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I like the way you bring this poem from the general to the personal, Reena…
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Thank you, Frewin!
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I could not resist … also my favorite line in your lovely poem: “I paint a leaf in tangerine, fill a glass with white rum” … great imagery.
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Thank you so much, Helen!
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“I paint a leaf in tangerine, fill a glass with white rum”
Perfect for your Autumn ponder😊
Luv this Fold
Much🖤love
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Thanks for giving us a new poetry form, Gillena! I enjoyed writing to this prompt.
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Wonderful lines! Autumn is beautiful. We have it here and I wish it was longer!
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The pictures I see are beyond beautiful 👌 Thank you so much!
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Absolutely beautiful
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Thank you, Maria!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Lovely, Reena!
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Thank you so much!
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no autumn, how sad…
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🥴🥴
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I agree with Björn, I couldn’t live in a place without autumn – it’s my favourite season. But I love the way you create autumn for yourself in the lines:
‘I paint a leaf in tangerine, fill a glass with white rum’.
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The colors are tantalizing 😊
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Beautiful and vivid portrayal of our seasons
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Thank you 😊
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You’re welcome ☺️
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I don’t think I could live in a country with no seasons… I might complain about the weather (who doesn’t?) but still the change is needed for me.
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We have three seasons – summer, monsoon and winter.
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