As Autumn's Breeze

Summer languid daydreaming stance is over.
Cooler breezes blow, and robins fear the coming blizzards.
Mighty autumn begins its reign by disburdening trees
Heavy with their many seasoned leaves of various hues.

Soon white fluffy flakes of snow will start to precipitate 
As children shriek and chortle, making snowballs,
While others engineer a snowman just for laughs.

As father chops the wood prepared for days
When cold Winter starts to spread its might.
Inside the house mother prepares her famous lunch.
The pumpkin soup smells of pure delicacy,
Warm thick brown morsels dipped in the warm soup,
Ah that spicy essence, a balm to thaw numb extremities.

Despite the icicles that form on our windowpanes,
The lake can only produce dangerous thin ice.
Skating is off limits as notices appear everywhere,
A harbinger of doom with skulls and prohibition.

Anticipated winter’s wrath shows its might, as landscapes 
Look threadbare since no flowers bloom, while some swans 
Fly away to warmer climes, leaving behind them sullen gloom.

3 September 2015
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Daniel Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 3:36 AM
Yeah, winter is right around the corner with its snow and all that you brilliantly mention:)
Gilmour Avatar
September 7, 2021 at 10:33 PM
Your words painted a perfect picture of Autumn and Winter ~ I enjoyed the read Victor. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Andresen Avatar
September 5, 2021 at 12:08 PM
So beautifully written, Victor ... autumn is loved or hated ... autumn started early here this year ... but it has been beautiful ... no rain ... but a clear and crisp air ... and cold evenings :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Jayasankar Avatar
September 5, 2021 at 1:10 AM
Autumn has arrived and soon winter will follow... Here in India, in my place, we don't get to see much of autumn or winter... It's monsoon here now... drizzling often and raining... Enjoyed reading dear Victor... God bless... ~ Ani
Skelly Avatar
September 4, 2021 at 8:24 PM
We are on the cusp of autumn, really looking forward to a change in the season...Delice
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September 4, 2021 at 10:25 AM
Loved the read Victor, as Autumn’s breeze bring down the colourful leaves they remind us that winter isn’t far away. The pumpkin soup and warm thick brown morsels sounds wonderful, just what’s needed on a cold wintry day… Hugs, Belle
Rodrigues Avatar
September 4, 2021 at 4:20 AM
Winter’s heartache but that awfully good bread and soup! Mmm…
Y. Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 10:47 PM
Hi Victor, I enjoyed your ode to the changing seasons. Spring and Autumn are my favorite times of the year. Your descriptions were very good. I could just picture each scene. I never heard of pumpkin soup; you make me want to give it a try. Well done. Have a wonderful evening and weekend, my friend:-) Alexis
Buehler Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 1:28 PM
Autumn and summer are my favorite seasons, though I love spring and winter, too. Each season has their own special charm. You have captured the beauty of changing seasons quite well here, Victor, with your fantastic imagery. Hugs.
Fenn Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 12:41 PM
Gorgeous poem, Victor! Your imagery and sensory words made me feel like I was right there taking in that scene.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 12:28 PM
Hello Victor, My fav. season is summer. fall is beautiful with the colorful leaves. I like spring. winter is not my fav,. I rater it be summer all year round. Enjoy your day my friend.
Adams Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 9:21 AM
autumn is beautiful in it's changing landscape...i love my summer, but will admit early autumn is so pretty... your poem brings the seasons to life, well done my friend! hugs
Roper Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 7:55 AM
Beautiful setting with great imagery , love it.
Pandit Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 5:38 AM
Enjoyed the journey through your longings for the seasons, Victor. Brilliant images of autumn-- transitioning to winter.
Poet Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 4:51 AM
This poem is quite brilliantly written, Victor, and I especially enjoyed the visual representation. The fall is one of my favorite seasons because the surroundings turn beautiful, and the sky starts to display a kaleidoscope of bright colors.
Kannan Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 4:39 AM
I could see the snowballs and snowmen through your verses... Beautifully penned... I have never seen snowfall ever in my life so I always love to read such poems ... Thanks for sharing...
Cunningham Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 4:23 AM
Love the imagery Victor, I do love the autumn when the landscape changes and gives us spectacular colours. Tom
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