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Let innocents bathe in sweet bright spring
And laze forever in luxurious summer
I drink arm in arm with autumn
With full knowledge of impending weather war
We don our fanciest frocks and laugh
Spread our colorful tail feathers in defiance
Come, bleak winter, and wage your worst
You shall not cow us
Our hearts are strong
Inspired by two prompts this time: (1) this week’s Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers — see original photo prompt below, and click here to see the other stories; and (2) and Sammi Cox’s Month of Mini Writing Challenges — Day 3 – Write a poem in less than 10 lines about “autumn”.
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Tales from Eneana 
I like how all of the seasons play a part in your poem. Beautifully written 🙂
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Thanks Sammi, glad you liked it — and thanks for inspiration!
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Lovely descriptive language. Really enjoyed that – especially looking out the window at the rain today!
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Thanks Iain – happy to give you an image other than rain!
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A fabulous poem, Joy, and such beautiful language. It’s so fitting for the setting of your book (whether this poem is used in it or not!).
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Thanks Millie — that’s three “lovely/beautiful’s” in a row, I think maybe I’m onto something. 🙂 This isn’t an especially “Eneana” piece; I didn’t link it to a specific culture or religion or belief. But I wanted it to be Eneana-compatible, at least.
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I realise that, but it sounds very like the wonderful poetry you’ve been writing for your book. You do write this type of poetry so beautifully, Joy.
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Aw, thanks! I was leaning toward a more formal or archaic language, so I think that’s why it seems to fit in with the world a bit more.
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I love this. Especially the last part: Come, bleak winter, and wage your worst You shall not cow us
Our hearts are strong — makes me want to go adventuring (in a good book). Winter is coming. 😀
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Adventuring in a good book is about as much as I’m up for, too. Thanks for reading, Gabi, glad you enjoyed it!
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Nice poem. I like the last verse – ending with “our hearts are strong.” Lovely. Enjoy your weekend Joy.
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Thanks Amanda! I worked through the poem in my head while doing my morning walk, and kept repeating that last part to myself to be sure I wouldn’t forget it. Glad it seems to have worked. And hope you have a great weekend too!
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Fantastic poem Joy! I love how it laughs at summer and dares winter to come. GREAT!
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Thanks PJ, glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I’m all for laughing in the fade of adversity.
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Very good!
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