Autumn's Breath

i gather my thoughts
like a squirrel
scurrying to find nuts
as it rustles
through leaves
on crisp lawns

the air is warm
as am i
when wrapped 
in thoughts of you

i can almost feel your touch
press against me
a breath of air
touches there
as autumn breathes
slightly cooler
then you

memories twirl 
in my mind
like these little leaves
as they spiral down

suddenly i am blushed
more than the trees
as i remember 
our first kiss

i look at the branches
slightly quivering in the wind
as did i back then

as i watch the sun fade
slightly redder than i
the ground and trees
mirror her reflection

i marvel at the beauty
and wonder
why does everything
so beautiful have to end
soon these trees
will be stripped of color
stand naked 
in blankets of white

autumn breathes again
somewhat cooler than before
i shiver beneath her touch
and my thoughts fade
with the night...

the scent of autumn fills the air
as i head back home
i can hear the crackle
of fresh burning wood

you await by the fire
your lips reach towards mine
i tremble within
i feel your breath
against my flesh
and i remember
autumn's breath
and blush as i think
perhaps there is beauty
in being naked
beneath blankets of white
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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August 26, 2019 at 4:53 PM
Wow. Imagery with power and soft caresses... Excellent pen! Bravo! Ann Elves have come to visit, then they came to stay. Hum...
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August 26, 2019 at 7:54 PM
Thank you Ann...i had to read this poem, penned so long ago...i guess sometimes my muse writes of warmth and love when it comes out of the darkness for a bit.... hugs :)
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September 4, 2013 at 4:48 PM
Such beautiful imagery in this piece! Absolutely amazing! Very nicely done, Sandra!...I have also entered the "Autumn's Breath" contest...Thank you for reading my poem, "I Want To Be Yours", and for the kind comments. I really appreciate it!
Adams Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 7:53 PM
Thank you Kelly :)
Goff Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM
I like it Sandra! Refreshing and beautiful! jimbo
Adams Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 8:53 PM
thank you so much Jim, autumn is a beautiful time of year...so many colors and images :)
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August 22, 2013 at 8:12 PM
Wow wow wow, two poems in a row to my favorites. This is why you are on my favorite poets list.
Adams Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 PM
thank you so much Richard...my muse has been wanting to sing.... :) Hope you have a great weekend, hugs and peace!
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August 22, 2013 at 6:08 PM
- Sandra, this is BEAUTIFUL!! - Wishing you a great weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Adams Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 7:39 PM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise....I wish you all the best :) XoXo
Horne Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM
beautiful write : )
Adams Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM
thank you Jack :)
Mohammed Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 8:02 AM
The title just drew me in because I've written one called '' Reflections As The Summer Breathes'' Your work is beautiful and descriptive which I like.
Adams Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 5:55 PM
I will have to check it out...I have written some others with autumn as the metaphor, so coming up with this one for the contest was a challenge since I have several already on this theme! Thank you :)
Sathasivam Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Excellent. Beautifully said. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
Adams Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Thank you so much...hope you have a great evening :)
Anglesey Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 3:30 PM
Magical feel in this lovely and well versed poem. Love the last lines especially :)
Adams Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
thank you Karen...I have a few piece with autumn as the theme...one is love related and the other I believe was death related...it was hard to come up with another for the contest being I have used many images from the season in the past! Have a great night :)
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