An Autumn Day

My racing mind of confused thoughts

And things that I could not fix,

Pushed me out of doors today.

A little walk under bright blues skies

May keep frustrated tears at bay.

 

The wooded trail, trees arched above,

The flutter of quietly falling leaves.

A fiery carpet beneath my feet, the leaf-covered path winds.

The rustle and crunch of leaves

Drowns out the worries in my troubled mind.

 

The chilly fall breeze, the fragrance of dying leaves,

Will help to clear my head.

So I walk along, kicking up the colorful patchwork

And simply daydream instead.

 

A scurry of tiny creatures sneaking beneath the leaves,

A comical hopping bird searching for hidden seeds, a

Flutter as the hungry bird takes wing.

A low releasing sigh...

Oh the wonderful calm a beautiful autumn day can bring.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 10/17/2008 2:39:00 PM
A wonderful piece of writing. I was completely absorbed and walking with you; so much so that, by the end of the poem/walk I'd forgotten about your worries too!! Nigel
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Kimberly Taylor
Date: 8/17/2021 1:09:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 10/17/2008 11:48:00 AM
Isn't it amazing how a walk in the fresh air, on a beautiful day, can clear the mind?! Nicely done! ~ Carrie
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Date: 8/17/2021 1:09:00 PM
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