Ann Peck Poet Quatern

Autumn Is Waiting

Autumn is waiting in the wings,
hiding discretely among trees,
in plaintive music a bird sings,
coaxing a ride on a cool breeze.

Summer, reluctant to cede day
Autumn is waiting in the wings.
Finally gives the nights away
to crisp breezes that Autumn brings.

Autumn offers gifts of gold rings
to match Summer's soft, golden hair.
Autumn is waiting in the wings
Summer blows kisses on warm air.

Autumn, in gowns of red and gold
will be queen, altho Summer clings.
As she leaves, her story now told
Autumn is waiting in the wings.

August 18,2022
for Hint of Autumn contest
by Regina McIntosh
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Harry Horsman August 21, 2022 at 8:04 PM This is lovely Ann, i'm sure will do well in contest. Ann Peck August 23, 2022 at 8:40 AM Thank you so much, Harry!

Darlene De Beaulieu August 18, 2022 at 11:37 AM Hello Ann Peck, As beautiful as Autumn is, I am not ready for it. I am enjoying summer. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu August 19, 2022 at 4:47 PM Hello Ann Peck, here in Canada summer is a very short season. Winter never knows when to go home. Hugs.. Ann Peck August 19, 2022 at 8:07 AM Oh, me too, Darlene. I wish Summer could stay all year.