A Hint of Autumn

A hint of Autumn I can feel
in August when it starts to cool.
It's a small pup at my heel -
not too noticeable – yet real!

Though changes yet I cannot see,
a hint of Autumn I can feel.
More comfortable I’ll soon be.
September’s days are my ideal!

Like fruit when you remove their peel,
a zing revealed comes in the fall.
A hint of autumn I can feel.
Right now - a child - it’s at a crawl.

But by October leaves change hues.
Nature no more can conceal
the season’s beauty that ensues.
A hint of autumn I can feel.
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Hind Avatar
August 15, 2024 at 6:59 PM
So very lovely... a wonderful welcome, hmmm <3
Krutsinger Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 11:53 AM
Your quatern was perfectly suited to bring autumn into my mind - I had forgotten anything existed except hot weather so I thank you!
Proxenos Avatar
August 19, 2022 at 6:37 AM
Autumn is my favourite month and therefore i am making this write a fave for both the Autumn month and poetess who writes such enhancing poetry. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Walker Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 5:59 PM
Beautiful. Love your imagery sis.
Kauffman Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 12:55 PM
"A hint of autumn I can feel" indeed! So many wonderful images of things that move slowly at first like a child learning to crawl and then taking off at full speed walking. Best wishes for the contest. Happy Approaching Autumn!
Canerdy Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 5:39 AM
Andrea, your quatern is excellent--skillfully written, with appealing metaphors, and an enthusiastic tone for a WONDERFUL time of year. I love mid-fall. Janice
Pandit Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 5:37 AM
Nicely done Andrea. The autumn speaks to heart no matter the season--- especially when summer is still reigning.
Buhagiar Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 1:57 AM
Magnificent poem. At first I thought it was a pantoum but I was wrong. Best for a win.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 12:12 AM
This is really lovely Andrea. I always look forward to my favorite season autumn. Love the metaphors. Best wishes for a win in the contest. Blessings xxoo
Gregory Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 8:32 PM
Nice journey on a scenic trek, anticipatory. Good observation.
Baker Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 4:58 PM
Well written with great imagery and something to look forward too. A greatb accomplishment these days my friend. I love the colorful leaves of autumn. Good luck in the contesy Andrea. Smiles ~ Blessing from your poet friend in Texas, Bill
Hankins Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 1:05 PM
A really nice poem on "the hint of autumn," Andrea. I love a good quatern. Best of luck in Gina's contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 11:44 AM
I can’t feel it yet. Just simmering in the humid sun ;) Nice thought though. Hugs ~ K8m
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