Autumn

leaves flutter like butterflies, 
dawdle graceful path zigzag 
down, down, down beneath trees shade 
long deep sighs. Settle and snag 
among collaborating blades. 
mutinous breeze tendrils rise drag 
and sweep away the dry leaves 
like wings fly and touch the sky.


7/18/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Cunningham Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 2:55 AM
Without doubt my favourite season Eve, you captured it well in your verse. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 4:14 PM
oh and POTD I see. Wow, Congrats
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 4:14 PM
amazing imagery. This is so creative, Eve.
Foster Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 8:29 AM
I love butterflies, and you have captured this moment well... excellent write. Ann
Mchattie Avatar
July 21, 2021 at 4:46 PM
Congrats on POTD. Well penned indeed. I look forward to the cool air of fall. Have a great day.
Boreham Avatar
July 21, 2021 at 6:46 AM
delicate graceful and beautifully written, i visualised when reading, just lovely ! Thanks for sharing and Congratulations on your well deserved win !
Alex Avatar
July 21, 2021 at 5:43 AM
like wings fly and touch the sky. Superb! Congratulations!
Balasubramanian Avatar
July 20, 2021 at 10:53 AM
Thanks for brightening my Potd with your wonderful comments.
Price Avatar
July 20, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Lovely lazy write...enjoyed the read x
Theraven Avatar
July 20, 2021 at 7:52 AM
Hello Eve, I'm already looking forward to Autumn like yours. -Richard
Pandit Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 5:48 AM
Awesome ode to autumn, Eve, in splendid images.
Callus Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 5:05 AM
Such a delightful poem, Eve! The breathless dance of dry leaves is amplified by the apt verbs which you used. ~ Regards & Hugs // paul
Mcintosh Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 2:51 AM
Wonderful words. I enjoyed this so much. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Buhagiar Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 10:48 PM
Your poem is craftily made using all sorts of movement to achieve a beautiful autumn day. Hugs.
Balasubramanian Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 9:35 PM
Lovely, first line and last superb!
Roper Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 10:33 PM
Rama, thank you so very much for the inspiring encouragement. Hugs Eve
Buehler Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 8:25 PM
Movement, color, sight and sound-all are a part of this magical verse. :)
Roper Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 10:34 PM
Evelyn, thank your meaningful words they mean a lot to me. Hugs Eve
Wolf Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 6:15 PM
This is just the perfect picture of autumn's grace and imminent parting painted therein. :) gw
Roper Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 10:36 PM
Thank you so very much, Gershon, for you wonderful compliment. Hugs Eve
Edmonds  Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 6:14 PM
Lovely Eve, the poem reads like a dance of autumn leaves… Belle
Roper Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 10:37 PM
Thank you, Belle, for your encouragement . Hugs Eve
Ball Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 6:04 PM
Lovely Eve. God Bless, JB
Roper Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Thank you, Judy. God Bless you too.
Allison Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 5:10 PM
absolutely delightful Eve i love that opening line:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 6:09 PM
Thank you , Jan.. Bless you. Hugs Eve
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