Cloaks of Brown

The trees are naked now Branches shiver in the wind Bold strokes of orange Paint the purple sky Brittle grasses cling together Backs turned to the chill Like monks at prayer Clad in cloaks of brown Landscapes in decline Mourn the death of flowers In garden graveyards Tears of rain weep upon their seed It is gone, I feel the pain Of summers loss, beauty spoiled A single rose, pressed within my pages Sustains me til new seasons are regained
11/29/2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Fraser Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 12:56 PM
The end of Summer captured superbly in your words Bob. No better flower to remind you of her season than her Rose. A most delightful read :)
Quigley Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 2:10 PM
I concur on the Rose. Thanks for your comments James
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Love it, Bob!! Divine.
Quigley Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Thanks Andrea.
Neels Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Bob, we just said goodbye to Winter over here but you write of it with such vivid imagery.. Stunning piece ;)
Quigley Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 2:38 PM
We are just hunkering down for ours. I'm glad you liked the piece Wilma.
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