Crisp Autumn Day

A September chill pierces the morning
cutting through my open window.
Sharp air nips past naked ankles
as Autumn nibbles into my day.

Wasps sift September with regret
buzzing the fading scent of roses.
Tart apples sweep mellow branches
savouring a wind sweetened rain.

Chestnut burrs bristle spiny green
pregnant with mahogany clusters.
Crumpled leaves huddle in garden corners
crunching crooked for warmth.

MMC © 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Song Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Eiken-this is poetry extraordinaire. I love how you described my favorite time of year. An amazing write. A professional poet you must be!
Bagnall Avatar
September 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Congratulations on the win, liked the anthropmorphism, interesting.
Brown Avatar
September 25, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "Fall Your Choice" contest Eiken. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 11:56 PM
Very descriptive and beautiful Today on the first day of fall, we had the warmest day of the year. We didn't have much of a summer. I know the rains will come soon and the fall winds but today was a beautiful summer day. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Merryman Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Beautiful imagery, Eiken. Congrats on your win! Kim
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 8:58 PM
A wonderful winning poem filled with the intoxicating breath of autumn's beauty. Congratulations!
Taylor Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Congrats on 1st place, Eiken. Excellent write. Nice going. Ralph
Guzzi Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 5:02 PM
so much lovely personification!!! ouchie those chestnut burrs! congrad's light & love
Quigley Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Beautifully written. Congratulations on your win Eiken
Lane Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Best time of the year. Tony
Smith Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Picturesque autumn poem. Delightful.
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