Autumn Tears (poem) by Regis Auffray on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 15, 2014

Good writing, I can always smell when it's about to snow, and feel the atmosphere of it, love the rain on the roof sound, always get sad when the robins fly south, and glad when they return about March. But fortunately, Fall is a beautiful season with its many splendid coloring, fall fairs, fall foods and it's a great leader for Winter to show up behind it.

Reviewed by c lea harris

Reviewed on December 22, 2012

Autumn is a favorite time of the year, summer, i have a hard time dealing with for memories I just don't want to walk across my mind,
beautiful poem Regis, you really know how to get to the soul

Reviewed by Susan Waterwyk

Reviewed on December 17, 2012

This is now my favorite poem of yours. Such beautiful imagery and feelings. Perfect Haiku form, Old Basho would have enjoyed seeing these Autumn Tears.

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on October 1, 2012

beautiful imagery...
Cryssa

Reviewed by Kathleen Janz-Anderson

Reviewed on September 22, 2012

You're most beautiful descriptions pulled us in, let us feel and touch the beautiful (maybe a little sadness too) at the sound of raindrops, falling leaves, and the changing seasons. Very enjoyable.

Reviewed by Vicky Semones

Reviewed on July 25, 2012

Gorgeous. Fluid. Succinct. Each stanza a vivid snapshot. I'm an instant Fan! Blessings, Vicky

Reviewed by Mamta Sharma

Reviewed on July 15, 2012

Absolutely beautiful... I like the way you painted a vivid imagery in your poem.
Mamta Sharma

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on March 9, 2012

Exquisite and true to nature...you paint your canvas with precise strokes and vivid colours, Regis. I see the golden leaves, listen to the vent mauvais of Verlain, and feel the silent anticipation of the first snowfall...

thanks,
gina

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Reviewed on February 8, 2012

You're pen can call forth the elements with such painterly skill, Regis. Rather observant chap you are!

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on January 27, 2012

I like how you personified winter in the 4th-to-last verse (poem), Regis. For me, that really made the imagery pop right there. Love and hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on January 19, 2012

Maestro symphony of storm.. scent in the air
Beautiful change of the seasons ~ Regis ~ Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on January 14, 2012

Stunning poetry, Regis you are on a roll lately

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on January 11, 2012

Regis..dear soul you've done it again..such splendour in every word..

I love autumn..winter and spring..not crazy about summer :)

Blessings,

vesna

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on January 9, 2012

There is restlessness
On the outer edge of fall
Where winter awaits

May your pen ever shine!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford

Reviewed on January 8, 2012

Absolutely beautiful!

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on January 6, 2012

All are outstanding, but this one is mystical and sticks with me

By the frozen pond
The wind is playing a harp
In the brittle reeds

lovely
Anita

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on January 2, 2012

W o n d e r f u l.

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Reviewed on January 2, 2012

"In the meadow we can build a snowman, then pretend that he is Parson Brown, he'll say are you married, we'll say no man, but you can do the job when you're in town."

I love that song, a I love the winter even though now it is more of a hassle than anything else. But I remember the winters in Michigan's Upper Peninsula when I was growing up. These haikus brought back those memories. Thank you Reg for the smile you gave me today. Happy New Year.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those that you love and that love you, may He be with you always and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth and ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie.

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon

Reviewed on December 23, 2011

I love the fall of fresh snow. It's always a pleasure reading your work Regis. Peace and love :-)

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on December 20, 2011

I want to be there...I want to be there so much...I can only dream of it...what a totally beautiful poem and picture you painted for me...merry christmas Regis..hugs from Kay

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron

Reviewed on December 18, 2011

Each haiku like a drop of something precious, and the poem itself like a pond made by those drops. Very beautiful, spare and concise.

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Lena Kovadlo

Reviewed on December 15, 2011

When I started reading this poem I didn't realize this was a collection of haikus on one topic because each stanza seemed to flow from one to the next smoothly.

In one of your haikus you refer to winter as HE. Why is that? Just curious if that is a typo or a specific reason for it? I am used to winter being referred to as IT.

Reviewed by Daniel Keith

Reviewed on December 11, 2011

Beautifully written Regis. The visuality of each verse is amazing. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by Ann Marquette

Reviewed on December 11, 2011

Love the visuals :-)
Sorry I have been so absent Regis. So much going on and my brain is trying to learn to focus more and be more disciplined!!!! ha ha ha:-)
Hope you are doing well.

love and blessings, ann

Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather

Reviewed on December 5, 2011

the gold and silver is beautiful ~ Morgan

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on December 2, 2011

A great poem that is always in season. Amen my friend!

JMD

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine

Reviewed on November 30, 2011

Excellent foreshadowing and expresses my sentiments in this verse:

There is restlessness
On the outer edge of fall
Where winter awaits

R

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on November 29, 2011

Wonderful rich array of images, each sparkling like an ornament!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on November 28, 2011

There is restlessness
On the outer edge of fall
Where winter awaits

This is a fabulous haiku-montage, Regis, but this one, in particular, strikes me as encapsulating of the whole. Light and mystical and full of feeling. xx

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on November 28, 2011

OMG! These are beautiful, Regis!!!! Keeping them to enjoy over and over...thanks so much for sharing!

Hugs,
Anna

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on November 28, 2011

Masterful in every way Regis. Perfect flow and magical visuals. Patrick

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on November 27, 2011

A BEAUTIFUL SHAWL, EXPRESSLY MADE FOR THE FALL, AND RESTS 'COMFORTABLY' ON ONE'S SHOULDERS...ENTWINING AND DISPLAYING THE AWESOME 'MOVEMENT' OF COLORS AND MOODS THAT IS...AUTUMN. WELL DONE AND ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on November 27, 2011

Each one has its own unique and vivid imagery.
High quality is this!

Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi

Reviewed on November 27, 2011

Very beautiful and well observed: the expectant melancholia of fall, the unrest, the stirring, the heaviness. I remember these from that part of my childhood which I spent in the western hemisphere.

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on November 27, 2011

"there is restlessness - on the outer edge of fall - where winter awaits"...Regis this is a masterful piece of work establishing expectations from an omen..."the restlessness"... all are worthy reading and the one I have quoted extra special to this den friend... I bid you love, joy and peace...Jon Michael

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on November 27, 2011

All very good, and I especially like:

The birds have fled south
Winter has begun his siege
The woods are silent

I noticed this silence as I walked the wood just yesterday with my dogs.

Reviewed by Micki Peluso

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

Dear Regis,
A perfectly penned poem for the changing of the seasons--no end to your talent!!

All the best!!

Micki

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

A perfect write at the perfect time. Thank you Regis.
:) Janna

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

Reg, This is absolutely gorgeous poetry, my friend...so appropriate for so many of us. Winter can be just beautiful and refreshing as that snow falls...

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

Viaually appealing, each of these casts images on the mind that awaken memories of Autumns past. Very nice, Reg.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

You've ushered out all the fault, regret and sorrow of another year grown older, soon to be frozen in time. I feel the mood watching the cold rain fall outside my window.

Ron

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

Autumn emotions whirling in ones heart!
*Regis*
where leaves are falling on a golden pond....with
no more tears..upon help from more of your poetry!!

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Laura Fall

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

So beautifully written Laura

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

Just in time for "that" time of the year...keep that cold & snowy weather up your way, please...e

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

An every year occurrence, no matter what AlGore says. And a beautiful occurrence it is. You have given us picture words for this autumn, Regis.

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

how very picturesque... :)loved it :)

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

"The fairies have begun to paint
The leaves of the trees..."

and

"A disarray of snowflakes
Usher in winter"

are, for me, Regis, the outstanding lines
in what is a highly evocative work,
beautifully delivered.

John

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on November 26, 2011

Stirring and beautifully written, Regis.

Reviewed by Morgan McFinn

Reviewed on November 25, 2011

Very evocative, Regis. Living in Cambodia, as I do, you make me homesick...for Autumn, that is, not Winter.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 25, 2011

a timely poem, Regis ... its imagery is effective and quite moving ....