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The Still Autumn Sundown

the still sundown settles heavily in the pine boughs on my trail, gathering strength all day,they release a few scents as I pass by, just showing off! a change in awareness commands my attention, as evening envelopes my path...I notice the arched lights on the footbridge, reflected in perfect symmetry on the canal below the Snow Tree Crickets chirp a perfect 66 degrees... Night Hawks swoop and enjoy a late dinner different layers of air temperature wave over me... moist warmth, releasing from the ground, about 2-feet, then a layer of cool fall air, sensational! lovers, hand in hand, smile in greeting, as I pass by... Snow Tree Crickets chirp a perfect 63 degrees, I'm almost home!

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Danny Nunn

Date: 10/18/2009 4:42:00 PM

I like this one, good write, thanks for the word on The Road Runner..Danny

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/13/2009 8:58:00 AM

Fantastic imagery! I was transported to that path and could smell the scent of the pine trees! Great poem, Jim. Peace, audrey (Ladybug12)

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/4/2009 10:12:00 AM

good job my friend

Chacko Itticheria

Date: 10/1/2009 3:52:00 PM

James,I love your poetry,what a beautiful evening walk.How thorough you are with your environment.Yor descriptions are perfect and the temperature accurate,marvelous.Iread it over and over.Beautifully written.Thanks for your comments on my poem. Best wishes,Chacko

Moonbee Canady

Date: 9/23/2009 3:30:00 PM

Great Poem... I was about to Log-off and I came across this Perfect Poem... Yours... You didn't just paint a Picture... You gave us ... Ambience... Good Write JimBo MoonBee

Oleg Borisov

Date: 9/23/2009 11:40:00 AM

Beautiful scenic writing! Splendid! )

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/23/2009 8:10:00 AM

This is wonderful poetry James....I want to be there crossing that footbridge....it sounds lovely at that perfect 63 degrees!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/22/2009 7:03:00 PM

How witty that the pines are "showing off" by displaying their splendor in their magnificent scent. How wonderful it must be to feel the cool and pleasant "63 degrees" a the snow tree crickets escort you home. Aces again, James! Love you, Carolyn (And thanks for sharing those awesome Steger photos. I hope he turns out to be a great networking source for your poetry.)