Autumn Is Here

The wind picks up,
blustery and bold,
scattering leaves
of red and gold.

Sun's warmth fades
in cold wind's bite.
With another whoosh
leaves take flight.

They fly, they fall,
they tumble about.
Summer is gone, 
there is no doubt.

Autumn takes hold
with a harsh shout.
Her colourful dancers
flying about.

Trees bob and weave.
They sway to and fro.
Leaves fall down
like colourful snow.

Autumn is here,
animated and wild,
throwing a tantrum
like a petulant child
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Kendrick Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 1:46 PM
I could just see that child going wild..Enjoyed reading your creative work..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and taking time to comment..Sara
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 1:45 AM
Ahhhh, autumn, as you paint her restless moods with your colorful words. Thank you so much for giving me an HM in your wonderful contest. I adored reading all the autumn poems, my favorite time of year.
Andresen Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Wish autumn could wait a bit. I want some more summer. :) :) Nicely poem Francine. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 11, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I love your rhyme, I love the meter, and I love the last stanza of this poem. Excellent work.
Palmer Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 1:02 PM
leaves all about,rake season,haha ,nice write Francine
Cayton Avatar
September 5, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Your breeze of Autumn is softly spilled upon the page. Refreshing!!! Cindy Lu
Pettit Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 4:36 PM
Nice way to describe the upcoming autumn season.
Merryman Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 12:38 PM
I love this, Francine! I especially like the last stanza. Excellent write! Love, Kim
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