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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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Date: 8/17/2024 9:25:00 PM
This is a wonderfully presented contrast, John. ~ Gershon
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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...
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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
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