Linda Alice Fowler Poet Jueju

Acorns

Acorns line the yard,
proud stoic soldiers
protecting homeland,
women, and children.

Burnt-brown caps askew
on beige chilly heads
awaiting the rush
of Autumn’s medley.

Aural leaves riffle,
padding the rough path
with scarlet flutters
of fallen heroes. 

Eyes now unseeing
feeding from the loam
in hopes Spring will root
life from sacrifice.

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Ann Peck November 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM A lovely poem, Linda. I especially love the last lines, "...in hopes Spring will root life from sacrifice." Linda Alice Fowler November 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM Thanks Ann. Good to see you. I hope all is well. :)

Bj Legros Kelley November 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM This was a very deep write, very beautiful and poetically stirring. <3 Linda Alice Fowler November 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM Thank Bj. I appreciate the feedback and <3. :)

Joe Maverick November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM Well this is rooted in allegory and the Season Linda-Alice, very good btw All best wishes.' Linda Alice Fowler November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM Hey Joe. I appreciate you. I started out with a Nature theme, then given our Veterans Day (Nov 11), thought the two allegorical. Thanks for noticing! :)

David Crandall November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM Nice metaphors and fall imagery. I used to notice things like acorns, and the various other types of seedpods, and leaves on the ground from trees a lot more as a kid. This makes me think of that. Linda Alice Fowler November 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM Hi my friend. Glad to bring some memories. We used many natural items for decoration when I was a kid. Lots of fun to identify, craft, and enjoy all parts of Nature. :)

Terry Miller November 13, 2025 at 3:33 AM I do not know this form, but love the imagery you have created in this delight Linda Alice Fowler November 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM As always, I appreciate your candid comments Terry. Many thanks! :)

sara Etgen-Baker November 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM loved your words...acorns as 'fallen heroes' as a brilliant image. nicely done! Linda Alice Fowler November 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM Many thanks dear Sara. Good to see you! :)

Paige Hind November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM I thought this was a more cheerful poem about Autumn. To me, I feel melancholiness a lot. A nice change- Linda Alice Fowler November 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM Thank you Paige. I bore of sameness. :)