Harvest

Yes autumn! With a carpet of old leaves,
dying annuals sun burnt look old.
Mist welcoming with morning gloom;
ripened fruit now hanging bold.

Oh autumn! Let me reap your bounty,
before your fruit begins to drop.
May I find pleasure in your glut
when collecting up your ripened crop.

Chutney! Relish! Sauce! And pickle!
Jelly! Marmalade! Conserve!
Prepared and stored to last forever -
this autumn harvest I preserve.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Smalls Avatar
February 15, 2020 at 8:37 PM
Great write Lindsay. There's nothing like the beauty and flavors of Autumn! This came together like a perfect recipe. Bravo.
Laurie Avatar
February 17, 2020 at 5:38 PM
G'day Juanita … yes autumn offers so much for our benefit. Thank you for reading and writing a comment Juanita - Lindsay
Canerdy Avatar
December 2, 2019 at 7:17 PM
This is very lovely and well-written, Lindsay. Janice
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 8:17 PM
Thank you Janice. The harvest is the reason why I prefer autumn of all the seasons - Lindsay
Romios Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 7:30 AM
Well done.... Panagiota xx Weird..though as your icon is in every reply box. Is this something new, or a glitch? Happy Holudays, Panagiota xx
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:49 PM
Hello Panagiota ... thanks for reading another verse of mine. I have no clue on any changes, and I'll reply to your mail in the morning. No holiday for us Panagiota - Lindsay
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November 29, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Lindsay, You have caught the magic feeling of turning autumn's harvest into something we can preserve. Of course, that is what your wonderful poems do for everything! Terri
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:46 PM
Hello terri ... well thank you for your comment. I really pleased that you enjoy reading some of my poems. The lifestyle verses are for me a reminder of my past - thank you terri - Lindsay
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November 29, 2019 at 2:07 PM
Where in Australia do you live Lindsay - is it Autumn where you are now, or as Tom says below, are your temps rising? It was 38 degrees centigrade here today. Lovely poem Hugs Jennifer.
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:42 PM
Hello Jennifer ... I live in West Gippsland, Southern Victoria. Summer is supposed to be with me, but it's freezing cold, lots of rain, but I'm fully aware that the furnace will soon be lit. Thanks for commenting Jennifer - Lindsay
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November 26, 2019 at 7:50 AM
I do love the autumn, bet your temps are rising now, phew.
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:38 PM
G'day Tom ... it's supposed to be the start of summer and it is freezing, but of course when the heat hits, we'll go from one thing to the other and boil - thanks Tom - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 3:45 PM
Strange your writing about autumn in Novembre, but my late wife would sing your last verse! Aloha! Rico
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:34 PM
Hello Rico ... but it's autumn somewhere Rico, and a bountiful time it is - thanks Rico - Lindsay
May Avatar
November 24, 2019 at 9:52 PM
Very nicely penned Lindsay
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:33 PM
Hello Joseph ... thank you for reading and putting on a comment Joseph - Lindsay
Foster Avatar
November 24, 2019 at 7:25 PM
Oh... I bet your kitchen smells so fine.. in deed.. a lovely tribute to fall ... God Bless your Holidays. Ann
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:27 PM
Hello Ann ... I think I enjoy doing the preserving than the eating. You're right; the kitchen becomes very scented - thank you Ann - Lindsay
Na Avatar
November 24, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Hi Lindsay. Well crafted. Thanks for sharing this
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:29 PM
Hello Gregory ... it's a pleasure, and thank you for posting a positive comment Gregory - Lindsay
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November 24, 2019 at 5:27 PM
Great verse. here, Lindsay. Your more serious side is as delightful as the humor you write! BoB
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:22 PM
G'day Bob ... sometimes I drift into the garden or the forest. I'm pleased you liked this one Bob - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
November 24, 2019 at 4:36 PM
Love that last stanza, Lindsay! Thanks, Gershon
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:21 PM
Hello Gershon ... thank you for reading and commenting Gershon - Lindsay
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