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October's Chill

The pond is quiet today Bull frogs have had their last harrumph The hum of the insects is gone No dragonflies tease the wind October’s chill hovers in the trees An Osprey circles John G. Lawless ©10/11/2022

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Allecia Imboden

Date: 9/30/2023 6:53:00 PM

John, I LOVED this poem! I found you and your poetry this evening while in search for poems or quotes to go with Osprey photos I took earlier , Would you kindly allow me to repost with your poem and credit you as the author on my FB page.

Allecia Imboden
Date: 9/30/2023 9:21:00 PM

I would be happy to share the Osprey photos with you if you would like. Thank you for allowing me to re post your poem John!

John Lawless
Date: 9/30/2023 7:22:00 PM

The Osprey in the poem resides high in a tree near the pond where I kayak. The osprey and I would be honored to have it shared with your photos.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2022 10:11:00 AM

Love this one. The REAL end of summer.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/12/2022 12:29:00 PM

nicely done, john! you've captured the mood wonderfully...