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AS THE SUMMER FALLS by Dieter Carlton
... a poem for which the artist wrote as follows

Alas the scorching summer heat
Begins to make its slow retreat

The days so long begin to wane
With cooler weather, far less rain

And then like flowers on parade
The forest trees of every shade

Their leaves would turn so very bright
To yellows, reds, a pleasant sight

It is as if an artist's hand
Would cast a brush across the land

The benefits of nature's laws
What happens AS THE SUMMER FALLS

Dieter Carlton is a well-known American artist whose works have won numerous top awards in top-rated art shows and venues throughout the U.S., as well as world-wide web art contests. He is also an award-winning cartoonist and has appeared in many popular artist publications. Carlton is particularly recognized for his detailed knowledge of structural elements and the many scientific aspects of art and is called upon to perform lecture tours on this highly esoteric subject. He has judged and has served as juror for many top shows throughout the U.S. and writes critical reviews for the arts section of various newspapers and magazines. Carlton works in oils, pastels, acrylics, water color, color pencil and computer digital media. Carlton is...