Matthew Anish Poet Ballad

Autumn Approaching

Rainy day here 
    in the city 
Cooling us down from
          summer heat
 The steam from 
       the sidewalk 
will eventually 
    cease to rise 
Summertime is drawing to an end 
Cooler winds will soon prevail 
The time of firecrackers, and lazy beach days 
will soon make way for the time for football 
and the high holidays 
Soon the forest will 
be ablaze with red and gold colors 
Autumn is approaching 
Time continues its relentless onslaught 
The years are not always kind 
   Yet I look forward to autumn 
   In autumn light life becomes 
             clearly delineated 
The autumn breezes 
    will blow away sorrow and pain 
   The autumn sun 
will shine down 
  and with it happiness 
will return to the land 
Life is often bittersweet 
  Yet, if we take our time 
We can enjoy the 
  beginning of autumn

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Kelly Deschler September 23, 2015 at 7:44 PM This is the perfect poem to read on the first day of autumn. Seeing my favorite season arrive is a welcome sight... I really enjoyed your wonderful poem, Matthew. Beautifully written, my friend!

Jadazzle United September 12, 2015 at 3:59 PM Such lovely imagery Matthew I love the transition of the seasons especially the warmth of the autumnal colours:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2015 at 12:08 AM Hey, Matt. thanks for seeing my poem. Have a GREAT weekend.

Heather Ober September 11, 2015 at 8:01 AM I love this - especially the way the lines physically move back and forth, like an autumn breeze (at least that's how I see it). Autumn is my favourite time of year, and you described it perfectly.

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2015 at 9:08 PM this is beautiful, my friend!