Saturday, September 20, 2014

Color Me Autumn--By Charlene McCutcheon--United States

Color Me Autumn

Golden
floating, fallen
leaves in evening breeze;
children rolling, jumping, catching
glory.

Charlene McCutcheon is a 73 year old, wife, mother of seven, grandmother of thirty and great-grandmother of 14. She has just discovered her voice through poetry within the last few years. Her former ways of expression have been through the media of arts and crafts. Her desire to share herself with others for their benefit has been the motivating factor in all her endeavors. She loves life, work, play and most of all people.

20 comments:

  1. You captured the mood (of children having a glorious time) very well, Charlene. A great read.

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    1. Ndada, thank you ever so much for taking the time to read and, with your kindness, comment on my poem. Karen introduced me to the Cinquain form and I quit like it. Also I am looking forward to more of your wonderful poems.
      Charlene

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  2. Hi, there Ms. Poetess of The Month! I like your poem because it is a grandly defined word painting of visuals, color and imagery! Well done! Sheri

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    1. Dearest Sheri, you are just so kind with your comments. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on the poem. Your estimation is always so welcome.
      Love, Charlene

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  3. There is mischief about, the innocent kind, that bears no consequence.

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    1. Thank you Michael, I do appreciate your taking the time to read and comment on the poem. It is always nice to read your thoughtful comments.
      Charlene

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  4. Autumn and children at play make for a lovely combination. Enjoyed this write where colour and imagery play a prominent part. Thank you for sharing, Charlene! // paul

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    1. Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind remarks. I do appreciate your taking the time to read and comment on the poem.
      Charlene

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  5. O Charlene, I can so relate to you and this beautiful poem. I also am a great-grandmother who started writing late. :)
    Maureen Sudlow

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    1. Maureen, I so much appreciate your comment that you can relate with me being a great-grandmother and beginning to write late in life. It is so nice, isn't it, to know we are not completely worn out or too old to learn more and able to develop our talents. I am looking forward to reading more of your poetry.

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  6. Hi Charlene, You've described autumn in a nutshell. It evokes wonderful feelings since it's my favorite season. Thanks for an inspiring poem! God bless you...~Chris

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    1. Chris, thank you for taking the time to read and leave such a nice comment on my poem. I do appreciate it.
      Charlene

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  7. Ah, those beautiful autumn leaves that you describe with so much color and vivid imagery. What a most wonderful time of the year autumn is and you have given us a nice glimpse into on of its many delights. Nice work, Charlene. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    1. Maurice thank you so much for taking the time to read and then leave such kind comments on my poem. I do treasure such kindness.
      Charlene

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    1. Thank you Jack for taking the time to read my poem and leave such a positive remark. I do appreciate it.
      Charlene

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  9. Simple... but superbly simple!!!

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  10. Thank you, Richard Sponaugle, for the following--

    Short and sweet, captures the innocence of days gone by.

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  11. Thank you, Barbara Siekierski, for the following--

    A good imaginative poem. I can picture the falling leaves in the evening and sounds of children's laughter.

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  12. Thank you, John Polselli, for the following--

    This is a lovely cinquain, Charlene! A Painting done with words. The memory of it lingered long after having read it. I look forward to more.

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