Autumn Afternoon

The sky is blue, the river’s gray
And autumn leaves are on display.
The buildings ‘cross the river hide
Whatever’s going on inside.

The flags all flutter, strung up high
And bicycles go rolling by.
The dogs, on leashes, bark or yip,
Their owners tightening their grip.

A mighty tugboat pulls a barge;
A nanny strolls by with her charge.
The joggers, dressed for summer, pass
As couples sprawl out on the grass.

A lovely autumn afternoon – 
This weather will be gone real soon,
So I’ll enjoy it while I can,
For who knows Mother Nature’s plan?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Leffanta Avatar
October 28, 2022 at 11:13 AM
Well thought, said, and done! Enjoyed! Aloha!
Gauthier Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 6:02 PM
Wow ~ you are wonderful with meter. Absolutely charming, Ilene.
Hankins Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 2:16 PM
That's a splendid idea, Ilene. Enjoy it while you can, for it won't be long until the snow will fly.
Mcconnell Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 1:56 PM
Lovely penning Ilene, nice rhyme and flow too. Blessings,Gordon
Slaughter Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 1:33 PM
And Ilene Bauer's rhyming skills are on full display in this one.
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