Autumn

The heat of summer slowly dissipates.
Long days grow shorter and the weather cools,
as Autumn equinox delineates,
when children move from beaches back to schools,
and leaves begin to dry as sap recedes,
preparing for their colorful array.
When frost arrives with glistening silver beads,
Fall’s arbor shines in glorious display,
while pumpkins ripen in the farmer’s field.
Thanksgiving overflows from grateful breast,
with larders full of generous summer yield,
and nature slows for winter’s frozen rest.

Bright leaves fall, leaving twigs and branches bare,
as forest floors acclaim autumnal flare.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Nicole Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM
Your words take me there. In the tender calling of Autumn. You have created a masterpiece here with your words. Each and every moment is colorful. :) This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. ~ Brandy
Nicole Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 3:44 PM
Sonnets are challenging. I have written one. I have written in a few different forms, and shared some here. It is fun sometimes, changing things up a bit. :) Brandy
Greene Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 2:57 PM
Do you like sonnets? They're challenging. I read one to a group last summer and one person responded by saying she was going to rebalance her reading to include some classic forms.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 6:25 PM
Hello Gerald, so nice to meet you. You have painted a lovely picture with your words. You have created a beautiful poem. Have a nice evening my friend.
Greene Avatar
November 15, 2018 at 9:55 AM
I'm glad you liked my sonnet. Thanks.
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