Autumn Eschews Silence

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*Carl Sandburg - The Fog.....

“The fog may come on little cat feet”*
But Autumn eschews silence
The thick crunch of crisp fallen foliage
Hastens the homebound honking of gaggled geese
Soft whispers of falling rose petals
Fade into the haze of hoarfrost
Cold winds whistle wildly through naked Maples
Flags snap loudly to attention
A brutish barn cat recoils from the touch of snow
Squawking ducks slowly slide across an icy crust
Chattering children board a school bus
Winter awaits its curtain call

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/17/2024 9:25:00 PM

This is a wonderfully presented contrast, John. ~ Gershon

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/17/2024 11:48:00 AM

i love every example you've included, john! my favorite is "flags snap," even though it doesn't have the wonderful alliteration of most of the other lines...

Jan Allison

Date: 8/17/2024 9:16:00 AM

what stunning imagery John, Autumn is one of my favourite seasons for all the reasons you have written of - into my faves, this is a joy to read:-) hugs Jan xx