In Autumn

Written for Living Poetry. Bartholomew
asks us to write an autumn poem, using
the words “autumn”, “bright”, and
“island” and this image for inspiration.

The crimson forest bends to greet the shore,
Mirroring a bright and amber glow,
As autumn paints the island evermore,
In quiet ripples drifting soft and slow.

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This is “Autumn Leaves” by Eric Clapton

Monday Poetry Prompt: Autumn, Bright, Island

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