African Autumn

Finally its October
The harmattan is coming
I can perceive it
Now the African autumn has arrived
The harvest is drawn nigh

The next morn
You see the trees adorned
With blending hues of orange and brown,
A carpet of brown leaves you see
Lying on the dry, sunbaked earth
Ready to render their orchestral piece
As you tread on them 
And dance for joy to the rhythmical crackle
Of nature's music
The African autumn has arrived

On the 31st
October will stealthily leave us,
But presents he will leave us
Not under the old Christmas tree
But on the trees

Presents of differing sizes, tastes and colours
October has left us 
If only we are clever
To seek the best of these present
This is an African autumn.

5-01-2014.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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January 15, 2015 at 11:01 PM
you are welcome.. PD
A   Avatar
January 11, 2015 at 9:24 PM
George, congratulations on your Awesome Season win. ~LINDA~
Adenuga Ayanjompe Avatar
January 12, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Thank you
Sietesantos Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 2:11 PM
How magnificent is the African Autumn! Congratulations, George on a well-deserved great win! Warmest regards. Pandita
Adenuga Ayanjompe Avatar
January 8, 2015 at 6:25 AM
Thank you
A. Sharma Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 1:56 AM
Fabulous write George! Congrats on huge win!
Adenuga Ayanjompe Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 2:21 AM
Thank you
Mehta Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Delightful write on autumn, George, congrats on the win
Adenuga Ayanjompe Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 2:21 AM
Thank you
Squyres Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Autumn here is stunning as well... you have given me the insight of Autumn in another place... lovely !! Congrats on your win!!
Adenuga Ayanjompe Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 2:21 AM
Thank you
Hamilton Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 8:06 AM
autumn brings magic to Africa George well depicted congrats on win hugs
Adenuga Ayanjompe Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 8:42 AM
Thank you very much.
Allison Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 7:48 AM
beautiful imagery many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Adenuga Ayanjompe Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 8:42 AM
thank you very much
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