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9/15: Autumnal

Definition: Autumnal refers to things that are suggestive of autumn.

It has been my honor to server as host for vss365. @whisperingpoems.bsky.social will be the new host from 9/16 - 9/30, posting her prompts at: 10:30 AM GMT; 5:30 AM CST (GMT-5)

A crisp #autumnal morning greeted Maud as she left for Brenda’s house a few streets away. Brenda opened the door and Maud smiled. ‘I have a new word. From Melange. She gave it to me last night. Sanguine. It’s the answer to all my problems.’ Brenda laughed. ‘You nutter’ #vss365

I tend to skip #autumnal trends, but this year I couldn’t resist a brown silk skirt with white polka dots.

The reason just dawned on me. My inner 14-yr-old still covets the iconic Pretty Woman polo dress!

Hopefully this signals a transformative, rags-to-riches autumn... #vss365

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We met at our #autumnal stage.
In monsoon rain...
An unexpected surprise wrapped in a trenchcoat and wore a lovely smile...
We met...
our feet carried on
but gazes held on
where I felt
a piece of me
had chosen to stay behind

Her russet hair, golden skin and brown eyes are autumnal. Yet she radiates summery warmth. And even in mid-winter, she's a breath of spring.

#vss365 #vss #autumnal

#Autumnal colours
Dancing with the golds and browns
The oncoming change
#vss365 #haiku #poetry

Summer’s forgotten memory
manifests itself
when leaves turn brown
lain forlornly on the ground
with an autumn scent
that fills the air
the demise is obvious
with those walks we take
as we trudge through sodden ground
full of decay

#vss365 #prompt #autumnal

I can’t wait for September every year. I get to pull out my comfy sweaters, watch the leaves change color, drink pumpkin spice lattes (don’t judge!), and summon Nargazax the Decimator to destroy my enemies when the planets align during the #autumnal equinox. I love fall!

#vss365 #microfiction

#vss365 #Autumnal

A soft lull
A quiet hush
Slowing down
Not in a rush
Autumnal colors
Shining through
'Tis time for change
I'm ready
How 'bout you?

Borne on cool breezes
#Autumnal whiff infuses
Libidinal rut

#vss365 #haiku #prompt

the leafblowers
replace the lawnmowers —
autumnal soundscape

#vss365 #haiku / #senryu #poetry #autumnal

Love is a powerful light,
You can feel that it's always there.
Touch your heart as you watch Ted Lasso,
Smile as you sit and stare.

#cjbtoday #poem for #vss365 #autumnal #tedlasso #keeleyroy #love

2/2

The malodorous fragrance decaying leaves mixed pumpkin spice wafts on the strengthening Northeast breeze

The obnoxious #autumnal shift from Halloween to New Year's Eve driving dollars from working pockets to oligarch's wallets

I take comfort counting until the days are longer again.
#vss365

There is something profoundly #autumnal about becoming who you were always meant to be: not by holding on, but by having the courage to shed what no longer belongs to you.
Perhaps life is less about becoming - and more about learning what to let fall.
#vss365

Here’s my response to the prompt #autumnal - thanks to our host of #vss365 Verde Mar @tetrametracall1.bsky.social

#vsspoem #poet #poetrycommunity

Venarius looked at the paper and then snatched it like it was trying to escape. "No, she might be better. She is old enough to not have foolish thoughts. Hardly one to be called #autumnal." Agorius shrugged, "Compared to the whole of this year's pupils, she is ancient." #vss365

Venarius took the offered document. He quickly read it over. "He seems to be fine, but as you said, he lacks potential for your teaching." Agorius nodded and picked another document and slid it to Venarius. "She is worse and much older, but I liked her #autumnal dress." #vss365

"But remember one thing, Venarius. You have to convince him that your path is more suited to him. The prestige of the title of mage drives most of the people here. They are not thinking about the #autumnal years of their lives and how disgruntled they might feel by then." #vss365

Happy Tueaday everyone. Although it feels like a rinse and repeat of Monday all over again. Be glad to finish today. #vss365 #haiku

In golden splendour
Like #autumnal leaves clothes fall
She bares her deep soul