Lady Autumn

November is a Lady fair
Clad in a russet gown
With copper scattered in her hair
And gold spun in her crown. 

Her rich, red blood is blushing bright
Within that copse of trees;
She walks to meet the coming cold
With stately grace and ease. 

Fair is her cousin, Spring, no doubt
In apple-blossoms shod 
Who dances forth on airy wings
And turns our thoughts toward God.

Fairer yet is Sister Summer
With emeralds on her brow
And daisies in her azure hem--
To youth, her charms endow.

But Queen of wealth and beauty
In breeze of spiced perfume--
Fair November meets the Winter:
Lady Autumn and her Groom.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ball Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 6:53 PM
A truly excellent piece my friend. The imagery here is superb. Nice even rhyme and rhythm. Love it. God Bless, JB
Duncan Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Aren't the seasons grand with all their colors ,, very nice and welcome to this site ;}
Deane Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Lovely description of our seasons, like a picture painted with words. Warmest welcome to the Soup
Brown Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 5:43 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Rachel. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Garmer Avatar
June 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM
I love this!!! Great flow and visualization.. :)
Mehta Avatar
June 15, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Nice personification of autumn, Rachel
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