Bloom, Autumn
Autumn entices a lavish trail
Brilliant her portrait through nippy air,
Cruising along near winter hills
Draped by amber, tangerine prints
Each with mixed tinges from her shade,
Fragrant as lavender perfume.
Gaily, children with trimmed baskets
Huddle along rows of colored flowers...
Into the lea, small arms gather
Jasmines and thistles to bring home
Keeping some for merry-go-rounds;
Long after cool noontime is done.
More bounty twirls on violet edges, yet
Not one dares to ruffle the charm
Of a harvest, turning into rosette- mauve,
Playing through hours when youngsters hop
Quite briskly, for more peek-a-boos
Resting awhile... humming, giggling away.
Suddenly, Mom calls from afar
That echoes of floral gaiety's end,
Until amber petals wave goodbye
Vanishing... as toes strut down
While Autumn reels then flings a gift;
Xenias fluttering on woven trays
Yellow -orange like November's hue;
Zestful, kids cheer...tomorrow again!
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Still-Life Autumn for Eve Roper
10/23/2020
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