L Milton Hankins Poet Couplet

Meadow In Autumn

Standing at the fence row on the far side of the meadow
I am fascinated by the movement of an encroaching shadow
Changing forms, reminding me of the fictional shapeshifter
On the other side of the meadow lurks a slovenly-clad drifter
I do not know him, but he does not live in my neighborhood
So, I keep an eye on him as he slips down into the near wood
The flowers are gone, and the tall grasses are drooping badly
Awaiting coming blasts from the north, I think, not so gladly
When they will slink beneath the snowy white lacy blankets
To await the coming of spring; for now they wait, no regrets
And I mosey on to get my last look at the autumn color fading
Most of the leaves have fallen and the shadows are cascading

written October 26, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger October 28, 2021 at 9:23 PM Your metaphoric imagery is inspiring. L Milton Hankins October 29, 2021 at 9:54 AM Caren, when I finished this poem, I realized the influence you've had on my writing. This is one of the longest line poems I've written, and the rhymes just seems to appear out of nowhere. Thank you!

Mike Gentile October 28, 2021 at 4:49 AM Love your images Milton! I agree with you about the snow! i don't miss it, I'll look a pretty pictures of it and stay warm!! L Milton Hankins October 28, 2021 at 9:48 AM Thanks for the compliment, Mike. I'm think of starting a petition to keep the snow way up north!!!!

Delice Arleen Skelly October 27, 2021 at 2:12 AM I love the idea of snow, perhaps this year! L Milton Hankins October 27, 2021 at 9:09 AM I don't look forward to the ice storms and snow. Supposed to be a bad winter, I understand. Do you have much snow where you live?

Janice Canerdy October 26, 2021 at 4:23 PM Vividly descriptive and expressive, Milton. I too love fall! Janice L Milton Hankins October 26, 2021 at 7:06 PM Thank you so much, Janice.

Tom Cunningham October 26, 2021 at 12:48 PM Enjoyed your take on the autumn scene Milton, my favourite season without a doubt. Tom L Milton Hankins October 26, 2021 at 12:55 PM Thanks, Tom. I appreciated you comments, and it was an enjoyable write.