Robert Horton Poet Rhyme

My Eyes Saw Autumn

My Eyes Saw Autumn 

My eyes saw autumn
     in bloodshot reds, 
And golden visions
     of plumped straw beds, 
Like the falling seeds 
     on leafmould willows
My eyes fluttered dim 
     upon lichen pillows. 
And there, my love 
     in dreams of spring 
A rainbow did intrude
     and lovebirds did sing, 
'Twas a mocking dream, 
     a trick of the light, 
That danced like shadows 
     on eyes shut tight, 
Like strangers passing 
     between fate and will, 
Where your body writhed 
     and time stood still.
My eyes saw beauty, 
     your face aglow, 
Like a glistening footprint 
     in virgin snow, 
Like a winter's kiss
     where lovers tell 
Of that chilly night 
     when they bid farewell. 
And then, my love, 
     in summer hues 
Of blinding yellows
     and brutal blues, 
I Tore my eyes 
     from where you wend 
And in that moment 
     the dream did end. 
The morning gret me, 
     the sun barely shone, 
My eyes saw autumn 
     and you were gone.

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Skat A January 28, 2016 at 10:34 AM a stunning read.... SKAT

Daniel Turner January 27, 2016 at 6:32 AM Nice flow and great rhyming. Very nice indeed.