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September Shadows

As September shadows appear All creatures prepare for winter days to come No calendar to tell them of advancing time They just know it was planned that way One by one the leaves of crimson and gold Of dying browns fall from maples, oaks upon the ground A note of regret, a bit of melancholy enters hearts At the first hint that summer is over That winter's voice is soon to be heard The shadows of September whisper Final vows to the dying year But seasons come and go, melting so noiselessly Significant in their silences One into the other That our thoughts keep forward There is a note of permanence in all the moves of nature She goes on, mindful of man and all his dreams of spring awakening

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Elaine George

Date: 9/16/2009 1:15:00 AM

September in all her splendor. Glorious! Thank you for sharing. Love Lainie

John Freeman

Date: 9/13/2009 7:53:00 PM

Beautiful carrie, life will always find a way in it's continuance through the seasons. Life being God's love in action, the all knowing power of it all. Beautiful write, thanks for sharing, God bless, Sincerely Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/13/2009 11:38:00 AM

Now just how beautiful is September. Let me tell you . It is almost as beautiful as your heart my dear friend. Keep that pen a flowing. Love, Carol

Robin L. Gass

Date: 9/13/2009 10:31:00 AM

This paints such a beautiful picture, Carrie. Your images are, as always, so rich and full in this lovely description of summers end. You have captured and displayed it for us to enjoy and reflect upon. Excelent work! Thank you for sharing and you kind encouragement! Love, Robin

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 9/13/2009 8:43:00 AM

Beautiful imagery, can feel the melancholy that sets in with the cooler weather...I want to thank you also, for taking the time to respond to my husbands poem as well. This is the kind of feedback he needs to keep going. (and writing) thank you so much~Trudy~"

Brian Strand

Date: 9/13/2009 12:43:00 AM

There is something very wistful about Setember Carrie,you capyure it well.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.

Abe Lopez

Date: 9/12/2009 6:29:00 PM

another graceful write on nature's transitions . pleasant reading!!!!!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/12/2009 5:05:00 PM

Although the days grow shorter and life forms go into hibernation, I always remember the song "The Rose" which says "Just remember in the winter, far beneath the driven snow, lies the seed that with the sun's love in the springtime becomes the rose." I live in Florida and there is no foliage change in the Daytona area. Yes, the shadows grow longer, but spring is always just around the corner. Excellent write, Carrie! Love, Carolyn

Tim Ryerson

Date: 9/12/2009 2:50:00 PM

Well Carrie...You've outdone yourself again! You must be farther north than me, We got 4 seasons down here too...HOT, HOTTER, HOTTEST with a few cold snaps thrown in! Blessings from your friend... Tim

P Sheart

Date: 9/12/2009 2:46:00 PM

Carrie This is full of much "Instinct" and intuitive insight that we, all creatures must have within the impending seasons of change.I love the last two lines, for they hold much truth. Up here in Alaska if you don't respect Nature, she won't respect you. I'll miss summer but am looking forward to winter's embrace. Beautiful sentimentsl, well penned! Take care Love Light Truth Patricia

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/12/2009 2:28:00 PM

Nicely written draws one into the work. Sara