Paul Schneiter Poet Rhyme

Autumn

A clinging coolness in the morning air
Makes boyhood autumns live once more—
Blue-ribbon produce at the county fair,
Father trimming a newly sticking  door.

Walking to school on frost-crusted leaves,
I worry about what awaits me in fifth grade.
Water dripping from icicles hanging on eaves
Temporarily distracts me from being afraid.

I develop a crush on my teacher, Miss Hales.
She stirs something mysterious inside me.
It’s clear in this season I will face new trails,
Including the allurement of a grown-up she.

Peers make light of the patches on my coat
Lovingly stitched by my Mother one night.
I find it unseemly they are wont to gloat,
But they are unaware of my family’s plight.

Radio was the rage during my tender years.
I ran home after school to hear more and more
Spoken by heroes who vanquished all fears.
While real heroes were dying in the gore of war.

Autumn’s advent brings a flurry of emotions.
They happen like snowfall year after year.
I smile at them now, noting boyish notions,
But morning air leads me to hold them dear.

♡Like0

Share 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

Robert Lindley January 2, 2016 at 12:04 AM Magnificent poem! A7 Adding this one to my fav list and thanks..

Debbie Guzzi February 1, 2015 at 4:46 PM Congrad's on your win. I went right back there with you. Light & Love Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 9:27 PM Many thanks, Debbie. Your thoughtfulness in commenting means a lot to me. I should add that I'm grateful we took the trip back together.

Skat A February 1, 2015 at 4:02 PM Paul, congratulations! Your poem rocks...SKAT Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 9:35 PM SKAT A, It's kind and thoughtful of you to take time to comment, and to do it in a way with which my geologist neighbor would readily identify. Sincere thanks.

Jan Allison February 1, 2015 at 9:54 AM Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison February 1, 2015 at 10:35 AM I try and read all the winning poems Paul. I think it is a way of broadening my horizons and learning - I've been on an an amazing journey in fact I think today is my first anniversary of joining the site:-) Hugs jan xxx Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 10:33 AM Thank you, Jan. It's characteristically thoughtful of you to write and extend congratulations. Please know of my gratitude.

Poet Destroyer A February 1, 2015 at 9:47 AM Hello Paul, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) Thank you for supporting one of my contest. Stop by my latest blog "Own your Beauty" if you'd like or have time. Have yourself a wonderful day. Love LINDA Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 10:37 AM Thank you, Linda. Wow . . . never thought I could compete in a contest sponsored by you—a poet's poet. I will, indeed, read "Own your Beauty." Thanks for the invitation.

Dorian Petersen Potter October 17, 2014 at 1:29 AM Fall is my very favorite season of all Paul. Nice recounting of many of your dear boyhood memories it seems to me if this poem is not fictional at all. :) enjoyed the read my sweet friend. You're very good poet! Keep writing, posting and sharing! God bless you! Love & light! xxxx D. Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM Dear Dorian, Why I failed to acknowledge your warm and gracious comment last October is a mystery—and an embarrassment—to me. Please accept my belated thanks. I value and appreciate your kind and encouraging support.

Gary Bateman September 26, 2014 at 5:58 AM Paul, A most wonderfully superb write here!! Reading "Autumn" and absorbing its subtle imagery virtually transported me back to the early 1950s when I was young kid growing up in Kansas. Some of your words pushed buttons from the time that had not activated for quite some time, that is, some experiences in grade school similar to your word picture. I agree with Jan that " . . . many can relate to this write in some parts . . . ." Again, a most excellent write in all respects!! Best Wishes, Gary Gary Bateman February 2, 2015 at 4:27 PM Paul, No problem and no worries!! I do understand. Continued best wishes to you for the new year. I look forward to reading more of your wonderful poetry!! Best Wishes, Gary Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 10:44 AM Gary, I don't know why I failed to acknowledge your gracious and kind comment posted last Sept. Do you suppose the "wages of age" could be a factor? In any event, please know of my appreciation, and please accept my apology.

Pendleton Arkwright September 22, 2014 at 1:37 PM Love it! Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 9:44 PM Thank you, Pendleton. I can't think of a nicer, more encouraging comment.

Jan Allison September 22, 2014 at 12:35 PM wonderful nostalgic write Paul. I love the imagery and memories of the hardship with patched clothes with peers not understanding family circumstances and the crush on the teacher - guess many can relate to this write in some parts:-) its a 7 from me:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 10:40 AM Jan, please forgive me for failing to acknowledge your kind comment (way back in Sept. of last year). Thank you. I could not be more grateful.