O Glorious Autumn

O glorious Autumn of melancholic 
Gold -
All abouts the brightly lit
Woodlands
Your wonderful artistry behold!
Tinted bronzes,
Darting between awkward firs
Of sobering Evergreen,
Loiter inside mauve havens
Splashed with palest yellows -
And dappled with many differing 
Limes
Throughout this variegated Theme;
A myriad of rustling contentment,
Sweetest contrasting charms,
Complimentary...
Softly whispering leafy hues...
Hushed...most elegantly serene.
 
Bursting into the swelling copses 
And invading between the 
Dwindling fields:
Auburn, primrose and lilac views -
Abundant with seasons 
Celebrations
That so magnificently infuse!
Glowering in simmering sunset,
And spluttering in misty dawn:
Afire with all the orbs oozing 
Revelry, 
That upon barkened furniture,
To thus gild - and resplendently
Adorn!

Now is the time
That dry tinkling leaves
Give musical resonance 
To a breath exhaled from
A breeze...
Fanning the boughs roaring flames
That each out-stretched branch 
does eagerly seize,
Fired from the eternal torch
That immortal Ceridwen tirelessly
Sought;
Whilst I hang upon evocative
Memories
That this arresting moment briefly 
Caught.

Blazing with a consummate passion
Ignited from a poets grappling 
Thoughts:
The Muses to this joyous splendour
Were summarily summoned
And brought;
But as elusive as the enchanting
Notes
From the intoxicating pipes of 
Evasive Pan...
So as elusive the words of the 
Unwritten verse 
That so evade this singular man.

So burn! You gaily painted colours,
Within abandoned restrain,
Your dizzying carousel 
A whirling kaleidoscope 
Upon an artists ever changing frame.
Soft ochres and dappled browns
Mixed with vivid orange and crimson
Red...
Applied lavishly from the palette 
Of Artemis 
Over which the vibrant pastes 
Are thinly spread.

A riot of pastel shades
All exploding forth -
With the raging power of a 
Supernova
Of an immense, dazzling force!
All hail to the almighty:
From the devout to the Divine...
And all hail to the Grandeur 
And Majesty -
Of his awe-inspiring design!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Roberts Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 5:49 AM
Marvelously penned, now I shall Jump right in to the fresh piles of pigmented splendor!
Fleming Avatar
December 31, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Hello, Donna...sorry for not replying earlier; not unlike me, unfortunately, I overlooked your marvelous comment - my apologies! And many thanks!! :) john
Cresswell Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 11:45 AM
Thank you my friend your deft brush has painted the most awesome portrait of my favourite time of the year. It whirled around me like a gust of leaves chitter chattering down the road.
Cresswell Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 6:04 PM
This is going into my treasure box.
Fleming Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 4:47 PM
Autumn has just arrived for us...the colours on the trees are starting to blaze! Soon, the leaves, they will fall. I confess I do find this time of the year all rather melancholy - much prefer Spring in all its new born glory! :) john
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 4, 2016 at 4:48 AM
Hello John, since autumn is approaching I am back to enjoy the colors of your autumn poem again. Take a walk in the woods to inspire your muse. Hugs, Connie
Fleming Avatar
September 4, 2016 at 2:21 PM
Hello, Connie. As usual, my astute and intuitive friend, you are quite right. A long, slow, rambling walk in the deep, glorious woods right now would be bliss for me. Far too much work - I am totally knackered! I do have half a dozen poems in various stages at this moment, no doubt when the time presents itself they will be completed...eventually :) Thank you for calling in, Connie...It is always my greatest pleasure to hear from you. All my very best...And my warmest wishes. :) john
Teagan Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 4:23 PM
This the one of the best poems about Autumn I have read!... very beautiful .. and love how you give the glory to the Designer...
Fleming Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Hi, Becca. Always a great pleasure for me to see your picture and smiling face when once again making an appearance upon my page...Good to hear from you once again - Thank you so very much for all your lovely comments! My very best regards, Becca...And warmest wishes. Your friend. :) john
Woods Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Autumn has always been my favorite season, and you captured all the wildly beautiful character of it just perfectly! Definitely one of my favorite reads , so far! Jeanette Woos
Fleming Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 11:26 AM
Hi, Jeanette. Nice to become acquainted with you. Yes I love Autumn too; however I would have to say that spring is my favourite time of year...Funny thing is I just cannot seem to be able to write a poem about it. Most peculiar. Lol. Thank you for the kind comments...Please feel free to re-visit at any time. My very best regards, Jeanette. :) john
Cronin Avatar
March 7, 2016 at 10:58 PM
Wow! What a truly beautiful write. So vivid and clear. Really nicely penned John. So glad I stopped by.
Fleming Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 9:32 AM
Hi, Jeannie. Nice to become acquainted with you. Your visit is much appreciated...And your kind comments also! I will attend your poems again in the very near future. Many thanks - And best regards! :) john
Bbb Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 3:58 PM
This one touched me (an Autumn child, who studied painting:) Really wonderful! Even looks so alive and burning
Fleming Avatar
March 7, 2016 at 11:32 AM
Thank you my friend for your visit and lovely comments- They are much appreciated! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance! My very best regards to you, Salamandra. :-) john
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December 24, 2015 at 4:03 PM
John, I'm wondering if maybe it was you who wrote all of Shakespeare's works. All kidding aside I love reading this one out loud. Try it, I m suggesting that this poem lends it self to not just be read but to also be heard. As far as your comment to Connie I couldn't agree with you more. She has a way of commenting that is so precise as well as complimentary. This is another big fav for me my dear friend.
Fleming Avatar
December 25, 2015 at 6:04 AM
Armand...There are two people who have encouraged me in my poetic endeavours more than any other persons: Connie Marcum Wong and yourself. You are every bit as important to me as Connie is...I respect you both - Greatly! My very best regards to you, Armand. Your friend...Always... :) john
Fleming Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 6:30 AM
Hello, Connie. It is always good to see you appearing on my page. I enjoy reading your appraisals of my poetic attempts more than any other one persons remarks. As usual you have been more than generous; I thank you for your kind support and encouragement! You will always be most welcome here. My very warmest wishes and very best regards! Aloha! :) john
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November 29, 2015 at 5:51 PM
John, this is magnificent! I wish I could bring this kind of flavor to my poetry. I feel as if I have just bathed in autumn! This is another favorite going into my file. It is my favorite time of year. It was so short this year. I'm so happy I didn't miss this beauty. Sening you a bit of Hawaiian sun. #7
Fleming Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 6:37 AM
Hello, Connie. It is always good to see you appearing on my page. I enjoy reading your appraisals of my poetic attempts more than any other one persons remarks. As usual you have been more than generous; I thank you for your kind support and encouragement! You will always be most welcome here. My very warmest wishes and very best regards! Aloha! :) john
Promise Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 12:13 AM
I love the various colors that autumn brings out so majestically. A beautiful scene for artists to capture and poets to write about! A 7' and wishing the best. Is this for contest?
Fleming Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 5:17 AM
Hi, Rainbow...Pleased to make your acquaintance! Thanks for the visit and kind comments - Much obliged! The answer to your question is no. I have, on previous occasions, tried entering two contests...but with little success; I do not think my poems have much mainstream appeal. Ahhh well...I can live with that - Lol! All the very best to you, Rainbow! :) john
Ober Avatar
November 10, 2015 at 10:26 AM
This is wonderful! The amount of imagery you have packed into this beauty of a poem is truly stunning. You have perfectly captured my favourite time of year!
Fleming Avatar
November 10, 2015 at 4:52 PM
Hi, Heather. Nice to see you visiting once again...You are always most welcome here. I am pleased you enjoyed the poem. Many thanks! My warmest regards. :-) john
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November 8, 2015 at 7:33 PM
A 7+ for sure, John! Your poem does justice to the best season! Janice
Fleming Avatar
November 9, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Hi, Janice. Thanks for paying me the visit, and thanks also for the lovely comment - Much obliged! My best regards. :) john
Macfarlane Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 3:16 PM
Autumn is a breathtaking season and you captured that beauty here with your excellent write. Hugs
Fleming Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 3:28 PM
Hi, Cecilia. Nice to make your acquaintance! Thanks for the visit and kind remarks. Cheers! :) john
Deschler Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 8:24 PM
Reading this poem was like watching an artist paint... Absolutely marvelous! ...You've just reminded me why Autumn is my favorite season! :)
Fleming Avatar
November 2, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Hi, Kelly. What a truly lovely accolade you bestow upon me! Many, many thanks, Kelly. Yes, I love Autumn too! My very warmest regards! :) john
Smith Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM
A most stunning tribute to my favorite season!!... 7 for you dear friend!..
Fleming Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 2:28 PM
Thank you, Arlene, you are most kind! Yes...Autumn does have an exquisite beauty all of its own making. Cheers, Arlene! :) john
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October 22, 2015 at 8:56 AM
Wow!!!! just leaves me with a smile!!! glorious indeed!~Olive Eloisa =`)
Fleming Avatar
October 22, 2015 at 12:25 PM
Hi, Olive. Glad you enjoyed the poem! It is good to see you visiting once again. I hope you are well and all things are fine with you. My very best regards,Olive! :) john
Callus Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 3:09 PM
Beautiful...colourful imagery that appeals to the inner soul. You make autumn sound divine! Very skillfully done. #7 // paul
Fleming Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 5:46 AM
Thanks, Paul. Your kind comments are always much appreciated! Good to see you visiting; I will catch up with you soon...Cheers!! :) john
Thirtyseven Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 8:20 AM
I'm really enjoying my spring, but reading this makes me yearn for autumn. Beautifully said.
Fleming Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 10:43 AM
Thank you, Scott. Its good to see you visiting again. I hope everything is going well for you and you are in good health! My best regards, Scott! :) john
Nunez Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 6:26 AM
Such captivating imagery... You write with such emotion as you extol the grandeur of nature in Autumn, John. This is what sets your write apart from some other Autumn writes. So lovely. 7. hugs! PS. I hope you are keeping well. I am too, thanks.
Fleming Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 6:33 AM
Hello, Kim. I am very glad that you are fit and well once more...Excellent! Thank you for your visit and kind comments; You know, of course, you are very, very welcome here at anytime. Your friend always. :) john
Ward Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 12:54 PM
I enjoyed it all... A big 7! Kind regards, Julia, :)
Fleming Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 12:59 PM
Thank you, Julia. You know, of course, that I always value your comments. Many thanks! Your friend :) john
Andresen Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 2:56 PM
- This autumn poem sings in happiness and colors .... beautiful, very beautiful John ! (7) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Fleming Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 2:52 AM
I am pleased to see you visiting again, Anne Lise. I hope I find you well and in good health! Many thanks for the kind comments. My very best regards! :) john
Dietrich Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 1:50 PM
wow, one of the best and most colorful of all the autumn poems I have read recently. Incredible writing! SEVEN
Fleming Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 2:11 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Your praise is always held in the very highest esteem by me. I hope you are keeping well. My very best, Andrea! :-) john
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