Fall Shades, On the Ochred Phloem

Senses are aware of a cavernousness, 
And of a stillness almost quietley abrupt..!

softness of light & air surround all, 
deft as breath as from a doves wing reposing

billows of liquid descending are as grains,
the seeds of an "almost raining"

A lowering of horizion encompasses,
Valley, ridge, and outcropping crag's

the listening atmosphere waits...
breathless as soil is enriching

Close by mammals disturb the folds of fallen bracken,
with bursts of muffled sound, as hand in hand lovers stroll around


Poem by Joe Maverick copyright 27 9 2011
This poem is for Michael J. Falotico's falling in love in the fall contest:)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

12
Date: 12/28/2012 4:59:00 PM
Great romantic twist to this one..Enjoyed reading this eve..I am glad that I chose this one to read..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Login to Reply
Date: 9/1/2012 4:32:00 PM
One that I missed ages ago..Very romanticly written..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Login to Reply
Date: 9/1/2012 4:32:00 PM
One that I missed ages ago..Very romanticly written..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Login to Reply
Date: 6/6/2012 8:51:00 PM
Ah, you are the master of images and intrigue, Joe. Feels like a forced reclusive silence, a time for "a doves wing reposing", perhaps a time for reconciliation "as hand in hand lovers stroll around". A lovely though profound write, Joe! Best wishes, Love, Mikki
Login to Reply
Date: 6/2/2012 3:39:00 PM
I can value every word here, much can be demonstrated with your breath taking passionate walking image alone. I'm carrying a sweet sensation with the circles around the soon to be asleep sun,.. I want this sweet shady sensation, even if it disturbs other peaceful light ... i love your second couplet the most.. it brings out the softness in your write.. love your overwhelmed falling in love win..xox~PD
Login to Reply
Date: 6/2/2012 3:31:00 PM
Hi, Joe,, oh! My I'm having the worse trouble on line today.. can't even seem to load a page.. gees! maybe I should stop loading that music up?????
Login to Reply
Date: 3/17/2012 12:08:00 AM
Joe, thanks for what you said about my March poem. My mom used to say that expression too.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/14/2012 9:55:00 AM
{wow a very different take on fall..have you ever hayed a field?] Hey where are your new writes get write BUB! Light & Love
Login to Reply
Date: 11/21/2011 11:24:00 PM
Coming back to this one. It was very cool, especially the wording of those last two lines!
Login to Reply
Date: 10/23/2011 11:16:00 AM
Lovely imagery and you done it in your unique way, absolutely enjoyed this gem and I saw congratulations are in order as well. Hope you are doing okay :) Wilma
Login to Reply
Date: 10/9/2011 4:21:00 PM
Wow Joe such words of love.I appreciate your sweet comment and try it you'll like it.~LOL~Teresa
Login to Reply
Date: 10/8/2011 8:28:00 PM
Congratulations on a deserving win in Michael's Contest, Joe. Love, Annalise
Login to Reply
Date: 10/7/2011 8:40:00 PM
oohh I love the lichen and the moss and the bracken! Congrad's on your win. Light & love
Login to Reply
Date: 10/7/2011 7:24:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest, now this is what I call a beautiful write, every word perfectly placed...I don't think I've read any of your poems before, but I shall certainly look out for more :-)
Login to Reply
Date: 10/7/2011 4:47:00 PM
Great write Joe... You did my contest proud.... congrats my friend....always Michael
Login to Reply
Date: 10/7/2011 2:46:00 PM
Joe, I'm sorry you couldn't find the winners' list. Soup seems to be having some technical difficulties again. But you are definitely a winner in this contest! Love, Carolyn
Login to Reply
Date: 10/7/2011 8:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Michael's "Falling in Love in the Fall" contest Joe. Love, Carol
Login to Reply
Date: 10/7/2011 12:08:00 AM
Joe you are a very skilled artist with imagery. Congratulations on your win. I must apologize for taking so long to congratulate you but i have been having problems with my internet and also with ps down, I am really delayed. My apologies. Lee
Login to Reply
Date: 10/6/2011 3:44:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest.. free spirit
Login to Reply
Date: 10/6/2011 2:13:00 PM
So happy to see your wonderful poem in the winners' circle, Joe. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Login to Reply
Date: 10/6/2011 12:39:00 AM
So I see you won with this one? Congratulations, some awesome imagery in it!!
Login to Reply
Date: 10/6/2011 12:06:00 AM
Congrats Joe on an outstanding win with these lovely lines of creativity .. my friend..luv..
Login to Reply
Date: 10/5/2011 7:57:00 PM
picture painted of the fall, lovers hands grip the thrall, little mammals scurry all, but rain falls here today:) great poetry cobber mate !
Login to Reply
Johnson Avatar
Don Johnson
Date: 10/7/2011 6:51:00 PM
yes Joe old mate, it is quite great, as i believe it is, keep writing no debate, the wordsmith always is...
Date: 10/2/2011 6:43:00 PM
You describe the signs of the changing season so well my friend. Excellent verse. God Bless, JB
Login to Reply
Date: 10/1/2011 2:43:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your creative fall work..Reads like a winning piece to me..I was blessed to have the opportunity to read your creative work..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
Login to Reply
12
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter