Autumn Closure

The  leaves are losing their greenery, turning to yellow gold.
They gently cascade covering the green earth below.
The land becomes a devoid , colorless, landscape.
Along the fields, the harvest already cut.

The mustard seed with it's vibrant yellow, harvested.
The wheat, barley and rye still remain out on the fields.
The harvest season was wet,  it became water logged.
Drowning the plants, as they try to mature.

The birds are flying south to warmer habitat.
Already gone are the robins, black birds and crows.
Here to endure the winter season, are the chickadees.
The morning melodies , no longer heard.

The annual weeds are dispersing their seeds,
To re generate in the next spring.
Drifting, shifting they migrate on the wind,
 Scattering their seeds upon rocks and crevices.

The late fall winds dance across the grasses,
Now looking like yellowing straw.
The land becomes a grave for dormant life,
Only lie in a  embryo state till spring.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 12:17 PM
An exact description of what fall is and what it means for us. WEll done, Phyllis!
Anderson Avatar
October 1, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Thnx for your kind comments on mywrite, Phyliss. Means a lot to me. ....Jimmy
Fraser Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 3:45 AM
Phyliss, reading your words is like viewing paintings of the above. Every stanza pictures in my mind for me and it's beautiful >> James :)
Freeman Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Awesome Free verse Phyllis, for Debbie's contess i assume. Thanks for your comment today, they are important to me. Agape, Moses Check Soup Mail!
Mehta Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 1:47 PM
A very creative, interesting and nice observation on Autumn. Phyllis
A   Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Enjoyed your poem Phyllis, very clever when it comes to nature. Have a nice and wonderful day,..p.d.
Culverhouse Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Enjoyed reading your autumn poem...hope you are sleeping well.
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