An Autumnal Sonnet

The naked night, the wailing wind; 
leaves in their flight are summers end.
Betwixt occult and morning’s light 
moon stands, it’s her birthright.

Ghost-nests revealed in abandoned limbs; 
wind wails and peals its adieu hymns.  
Birds left will feed on frozen meals; 
squirrels will plead for fruity fields.

As Earth beds down for an annual sleep; 
wear no frown no crawlies will creep.  
Parchment colors paint the ground, 
Fires for lovers will abound.

In autumn as the Vandyke leaves fall, lovers truly have a ball.  
When winter’s cold molests the air, spiced rum and cocoa we’ll all share.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 2/6/2021 8:25:00 PM
A delight to find this delightful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, ML~
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/17/2021 12:08:00 PM
Thank you Line, it's quite a wonderful anthology, isn't it?
Date: 9/4/2018 10:48:00 AM
A wonderful Sonnet! A wealth of exquisite imageries that make of autumn a haven of unique beauty and inspiration.. definitely a FAV. Thank you so much for sharing M.L. Kiser. Be blessed always.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/4/2018 7:19:00 PM
Thanks so much, Besma; I appreciate the comments and glad you "fav'd" it.
Date: 9/4/2018 7:17:00 AM
Kiser Wilhelm. While we creep into a long winter's sleep ever so deep so we won't have to watch TV news anymore for a while.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/4/2018 7:20:00 PM
Nope, not related him but, yep that news is a nightmare. Glad you stopped by.
Date: 9/3/2018 3:04:00 PM
ohh, such a quaint, remarkable portrait of the season, M.L... i am awed!...huggs
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/3/2018 5:17:00 PM
Wow, thank you; am glad you were awed; I thought that as beautiful as Autumn is; it deserved a sonnet. Glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 9/3/2018 1:29:00 PM
Your poem evokes a unique definition of Autumn. My compliments!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/3/2018 2:34:00 PM
Thank you so much; it's what I feel.
Date: 9/3/2018 7:13:00 AM
You painted the autumn with an expert pen..a scenic movie..a painting. You are a great artist, M.L.K.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 9/3/2018 2:35:00 PM
Thanks so much Vijay. Am glad you thought so.
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