Ode To Autumn
ODE TO AUTUMN
Oh beauty, laden with bountiful brilliant leaves
With the warmth dwindling living dying, watch
As if fainting from the living should be hallowed
Yet, thrilled by the colors greater than imagined
And we sing songs as if we’re native Indians
Around the campfires we celebrate by dancing
Guitars resound gypsy rhythms, embers popping
Yet the blossoms of summer fade from our thoughts
How we forget the suns warmth and green green grass
Seasonal birds sing from leafy trees and telephone wires
And summer sang it’s beauty songs while kicking sand
Short shorts and tank tops accentuated clad bodies
And the radio was loud and years later deafened ears
Oh but burning leaves and roasting smores
Kicking leaves, raking them in piles for the dogs
Throwing straw and bobbing for carnival apples
Riding the ferris wheel while gripping our sweaters
Soon the charade of monster masks and witches
The Pilgrims, corn, cranberries and a huge Thanksgiving
Family friends, wine, and mashed potatoes and veggies
Then fairy lights adorn Christmas trees and shopping
Oh fall, how I adore your greatest offerings
Yet some die, to give others this blessing
©2016 Bonnie Jennings All Rights Reserved
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