Autumn Creeps Up

The hot days of summer slowly fade away
Autumn takes over with blustery showers 
tinted with some warm days others cold
still it creeps on causing leaves to curl up.

Vivid colours of browns, yellows and reds
drift down carpeting the land with piles
that hides insects ready 'to escape the cold,
land's chill and we know Jack Frost waits

He waits in the wings full of much mischief
but still is not quite time for his appearance
Autumn is not yet quite ready to stand aside
with final breath she blows, then steps away.

Leaving winter to take his place with chills
running down spines with freezing fingers
A light sprinkling of snow a warning sign
and Jack Frost steps out with great glee

He whips up a bitter wind leaving trails 
in the snow, finger prints on window panes
So we snuggle close to a big roaring fire
and start longing for the arrival of spring
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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May Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 5:57 PM
I like your journey through the seasons Shadow, Very nicely penned
Hamilton Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 4:18 AM
ty Joe I long for spring hate cold weather hugs Shadow
Allison Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 3:29 PM
I too adore Autumn, what a joy to read Shadow:-) hugs Jan xx
Hamilton Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 4:51 PM
ty Jan I most love spring and winter is my least favourite Silent gave back my muse his poem stirred me so much hugs Shadow
One Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:13 AM
I remember your love for Autumn, you used to have contests on the subject.. Lovely imagery here as always and it flows really well..
One Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:46 AM
That is the biggest compliment I have received this year coming from a prolific poet like yourself... Thank you
Hamilton Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:37 AM
hi Silent you gave me back my muse for which I am very grateful big big hugs Shadow
M  Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:12 AM
Really enjoyed this Shadow….never thought of seasons in gender form but reading your poem l agree they do seem to have gender …..Spring is def a woman Haha!! Debx
Hamilton Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:34 AM
too right they do Deb. Ty for taking time to read hugs Shadow
Lindley Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 6:45 AM
A magnificent description of Autumn my friend. I love Autumn myself but I abhor winter, even if it does snow and makes the landscape a pretty white. This to me is a poetry gem. A fav too. God bless you my friend.
Hamilton Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:31 AM
so nice of you Robert your comments fill me with joy ty my friend big hugs Shadow
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