Fading Fall

September sun setting low,
Fall in all its golden glow;
Anticyclones hold transient sway
As mist forms ,at the close of day.

Dogwood,jasmine,marram grass
In flower ,as pressure fills the barometer glass;
Evening primrose in scented bloom
Fill Autumn with  pungent perfume.

Sycamore seeds twirl and twist 
Onto a fairy-ring fungus tryst;
Stink horn capped with slime,
As carrion beetles pass the time.

Bramblings feast on bountiful mast ,
As the Autumnal harvest dwindles fast;
Yellowed leaves drift and decompose 
Into next year's cellulose.

Winter migrants with welcome calls
As the Indian Summer falters,and falls;
Nature's tempo tarries,then slows 
As all creation begins to doze.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Dufresne Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Really Loved this Poem, Brian. Masterfully done. What's it doing down here? congratulations to you!
Johnson Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 10:01 PM
You have created a vivid picture of fall. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Love all the poetic devices! And the little critters! Hope all is well for you? Your friend Debbie
Brown Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations Brian on your win in Amelia Harmon's contest "Fall". Love, Carol
Neels Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 5:03 AM
Brian I love the image you conjure up with this write.. Congratulations to you ;) hope you will have a stunning day further ~ rdgs Wilma
Haick Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Congratulations on your HM, Brian. Peace, Audrey
Roberts Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 6:10 PM
wonderful pem, congrats on your HM in the contest
Devonshire Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Amazing descriptive poem, Brian. Love all the images and the clever rhyme scheme. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Gorelick Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Im so glad you came baqck and enterd this in the contest..Congrats to you Mr Strand. I was excited to see your name. BG
Sweetheart Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 2:38 PM
My wedding photos are on my blog now if u want to view and enjoy... only ten allowed ..its the max now according to the system changes..luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Congrats Brian on your HM in the Fall contest... enjoy your special honor this happy moment my friend..with luv..
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