October's Treasures

In a sky of bluest topaz
I saw the citrine-shattered sun
Glean emeralds from each blade of grass
And gild the elm leaves platinum

Silence, save for the autumn breeze
And in my pockets, not a dime
But do not tell this poet, please
That October’s treasures can’t be mine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Jones Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 10:39 PM
I love this too. What a great poem.
Goodling Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 12:05 PM
Gracias! ^_^
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