An Early Fall

The Summer closes in an early Fall,
late August with the maples' leafy bleed.

Now crimson whispers echo sirens' call
of nascent frost, to nestle unborn seed,
to glow in fire, then ginger, and indeed,

though swans sing not the day on which they die,
the summer trills its blazing final cry.

9/15/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Allison Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 10:16 AM
your imagery is superb Dale! congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Cozart Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Thanks so much, Jan!
Sinha-Roy Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 12:36 AM
Congratulations, Dale on your fine win. The last two lines are wonderful.
Cozart Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 8:53 AM
Thanks, Subimal!
Gauthier Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 9:22 PM
Dear Dale, your line about the swans is haunting. Superbly done. Congrats on your win.
Cozart Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 8:53 AM
Thanks, Line!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 10:53 PM
You have painted the glory of autumn colors in this perceptive creative beauty. I am faving this one Dale! : )
Cozart Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 8:33 AM
Thanks so much, Connie!
Rigoler Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 2:09 PM
For me, summer's end means the no more tourists and out-of-staters and all the noise they make in my seaside town! Compare my posted poem on the same subject. Enjoyed your take. / M
Robinson Jr. Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 5:35 PM
A joyous shout out to Summer's perennial rest, Dale. I now know how to write a proper Rhyme royal poem, ty for the educational and spiritual medicinal balm of this poem. Love and joy, bruh.
Cozart Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 6:25 PM
Thanks, Freddie, my pleasure!
Sergi Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 11:31 AM
Hi Dale: A beautiful tribute to Sommer's end. Great WRITE!
Cozart Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 11:35 AM
Thanks, Ralph.
Warrior Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Beautifully penned my friend...great description Dale...god bless...^WW^
Cozart Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 11:08 AM
Thanks, WW.
Barden Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 8:29 PM
Really love this, Dale, the flow, the story, phrasing, rhythm - everything, (except I'm not letting Summer go yet, haha!). Great work, my friend - wonderful!
Cozart Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 8:30 PM
Thanks, Greg.
Wood Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 8:06 PM
Wow! That is wonderful writing Dale! "to glow in fire, then ginger . . . " Wow that really paints it like it happens. I'm am saving this one!
Cozart Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 8:30 PM
Thanks, Dean!
Mason Gibbs Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 5:35 PM
Nice poem
Turner Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 4:59 PM
Superb poetry, Dale.
Cozart Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 5:07 PM
Thanks, Daniel. Nice to hear from you.
Adams Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 3:44 PM
This is really amazing! Perfect cadence and rhyme and a beautiful message. A definite 7 my friend and yet another on my favorite list!! pat
Cozart Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Thanks so much, Pat!
Sands Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 1:57 PM
Well written Dale. Very nice! :)
Pandit Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 12:53 PM
Lovely!
Cozart Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 1:12 PM
Thanks, Vijay.
Harris Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 10:44 AM
Enjoyed your poem. Wish we had fall color in Mississippi. The leaves usually just turn brown...
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace