Death and Rebirth

Remembrance Day

Hello folks!
This month let's have a bit of fun with November's naked trees. Hit the "contest" tab for the rules which are pretty loose and have fun........stan

I am happy to announce the winner for the October contest. It is "Red Wagon Of Nothing" by Steph.ania. I hope everybody will join me in congratulating her.....stan :

Red Wagon Of Nothing

There are days when even poetry is unneeded
the rendering of magic in rhythm, superfluous
the magic subsides, appearances are opaque
and the psyche has no energy to dive in
to the true workings of it all
these are days for only presence

This month's entrants are all so good it's taking the judge a bit longer than usual to decide winner. As soon as I know, I'll pass the decision along..........stan

The name—of it—is "Autumn"—
The hue—of it—is Blood—
An Artery—upon the Hill—
A Vein—along the Road—

Great Globules—in the Alleys—
And Oh, the Shower of Stain—
When Winds—upset the Basin—
And spill the Scarlet Rain—

It sprinkles Bonnets—far below—
It gathers ruddy Pools—
Then—eddies like a Rose—away—
Upon Vermilion Wheels—

(Poem number 656)

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2. Second rule of Neopoet Facebook page is that it isn't at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1737302023208400/

3. Third rule of Neopoet Facebook page, and this one is serious, is that we don't post our poetry there.
Really post anything you like about poetry but not your own work.

A young maiden who grew up in the countryside learned to heal people with the herbs, leafs, and flowers that grew in her family’s humble garden and the wood beyond. She mixed teas and balms of dappled colors and mossy fragrances. The mixtures were remedies that were gentle on the body, but potent against every sort of ailment that arose in the bustling village of friendly, honest working folk.

There are times when just a tiny difference is evident between a contest winner and the second place. This month was one such and the difference was so slight that it has been decided to announce an honorable mention for another fine poem and poet. So thank you loverly for your excellent entry :

.September CONTEST
Submitted by lovedly
An Autumn Come Home

You made me feel
as the young woman indeed
in the Garden of Eden
nude absolutely

No fear of Adam’s spear
he was meant to so tear

First let me restate that every entry MUST have (october Contest) next to title. I think there may have been a poem or two which was meant to be entered in last month's contest but didn't put (september contest) next to title and were thus passed over so please don't let this happen to you.