As Autumn's Breeze

As Autumn's breeze starts to show its face
so does a gradual cooling of land begin.
Mottled colours of brown, green and golden
leaves drift down, spinning and twisting.

Bare branches start to appear as the trees
are stripped and scurrying insects hide
under the new piles. Still the sun tries
to hold back the clock to no avail.

Long dark nights and short days
take over as everything begins
to sleep and some to die off.
Long cold days now approach.

All too soon snow is in the air
soft fluffy flakes that drift down
blanketing the lands in pristine 
white that glistens and sparkles
like precious gems strewn about.
Winter's icy breath now rules
and mortals huddle by the fire.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 8/25/2016 5:10:00 PM
This is lovely Shadow. This season is my favorite for so many reasons. It is the last hurrah before winter cold keeps many home bound. Shunning imagery in this well written piece Shadow, and a great example you have given us for your contest. Thank you! 7 ; )
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/30/2016 3:54:00 AM
Stunning imagery. My kindle is drivng me nuts changng my words. Sorry
Date: 8/23/2016 10:29:00 PM
Beautiful, Shadow, I will give your contest a try...Hugs Eve
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Date: 8/22/2016 9:59:00 AM
The winter is turning into spring here in South Africa, but my memories can vaguely recall the rain and storm in Pembrokeshire and me ice skating on the ponds in Hamburg. Got to get my skates on...hands already freezing.
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Date: 8/21/2016 7:36:00 PM
a beautiful poem to inspire us Shadow:-) hugs Jan xx
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