Autumn's Final Bow

On leaf strewn woodland floors, 
  
Autumn's raiments lie.

Adorning where they quietly fell,

From grey autumnal skies.

A pale sun, now weak and low

As autumn winds gust and blow,

Frenetic bursts of swirling leaves,

Dance amongst the naked trees.

Silent are the woods,

Readying for winter now.

To sleep, through the long cold days

As autumn takes her final bow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Grace Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 10:02 AM
I am a seasonal poem fan, I write them and I read any I find penned by other poets. This one by you was beautifully written and described the season so well. I especially liked your use of the word raiments meaning falling leaves. Novel thinking.
Smith Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Thank you Janet.
Green Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 5:23 PM
really nicely done. I could see this scene clearly which was welcomed because we don't really have an autumn where I live. Thank you for your beautiful poem.
Smith Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 5:27 PM
Thank you Chris.
Allison Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 5:06 PM
beautiful imagery Gary - this is my favourite time of the year:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 5:09 PM
Thank you Jan, mine too.
Sands Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 4:56 PM
I like this one Gary. Well done with this :)
Smith Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 4:56 PM
Thank you Heidi.
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