Fall's Allegiance

Autumn leaves dance in the wind
As it's breath awakens the trees
The limbs tremble in defiance
As they try to resist the breeze

The trees shiver in the cool morning air
As the dew gives way to the frost
They know their armor will soon be gone
For all of their leaves will be lost

Winter stands ready to enter the stage
And for Autumn to relinquish it's hold
It's time for Winter to abandon it's slumber
And Autumn must welcome the cold

Winter demands Fall's allegiance
Like a General shouting commands
Autumn must follow it's orders
For the time of change is at hand

Winter's cold winds show restraint
As Autumn surrenders in shame
The trees bow in silence
With only Winter to blame

Winter takes it's rightful place
'Til Spring revenges Fall's death
But Winter will battle until the end
'Til it breathes it's final  breath
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Hilliker Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 4:24 AM
Great rhyme and meter in this cleverly written poem, Larry. I enjoyed reading this today. Thanks.
Taylor Avatar
November 5, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Tremendous word picture, Larry. Great job. Gave me the winter chills. Excellent. Have a great weekend. Ralph
La France Avatar
November 5, 2010 at 12:04 PM
"the trees bow in silence" so many beautiful lines in your poem, just wonderful, I really enjoyed reading it and thanks so much for your comments on my poetry~~
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