Pewterspear Track in Yellow: A Sonnet of Sorts

The wind rose early with the busying dawn;
And, rushing into the long avenue of beech -
Laid down years ago to accommodate labouring feet -
Began to scatter over neatly cut verge and lawns
With its own inimitable unruly gust, blow and fuss...
Within a cascading maelstrom of vivid bright yellowness.

Against strong trunks, held firm by steadfast roots,
Groans from creaking boughs as they upwardly heaved
Upon frantically thrashing branches showering 
                               rusted, golden leaves;
Carpeting the rough stones below my trampling boots.
A mad kaleidoscope of leaping, swirling, skipping 
                                             colour
Where, as a child, I had once rediscovered...

Two green sandstone gate pillars sat well back
That ushered me under this arched, canopied track.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Jones Avatar
February 18, 2026 at 12:55 PM
A kaleidoscope of colors I like the imagery! Nice write!
Fleming Avatar
February 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Thanks, Karen. Your kind words are much appreciated. :) john
Chiri Avatar
December 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Ah my dearest dearest friend! You have always had a knack for taking me from where ever I am and place me right into your work! Descriptive isn’t even a a strong enough word so let’s just call it “ Your Magical” with words that pulls the reader into your words as you ell us the story!:) live it John’s favorite of mine! When are we gonna write together again! And again when will you read these to me?;)
Fleming Avatar
February 18, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Will be visiting your poems again very soon, Poetess. :) john
Crandall Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
nice, vivid language to bring to life the vivid yellow leaves being thrashed by the wind!
Fleming Avatar
August 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Thanks, David. I am pleased that the poem leaves you with just that impression...indeed, that was exactly what I strove to impart. Much appreciated! :) john
Buhagiar Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Nature has a habit of bringing the best in us. A lovely poem.
Fleming Avatar
August 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Glad you enjoyed the read, Victor - most kind! :) john
Woods Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This has a power to it that sneaks up on you... lovely! Xo
Fleming Avatar
August 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Hello again, Crystol! Very pleased you enjoyed the poem...enjoyed your comment also. Many thanks! :) john
Andresen Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 6:32 AM
- A poem that says much more than written, John - Like it a lot :) - hugs
Fleming Avatar
August 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. Always good to see you turning up...you are always most welcome here. :) john
Beaufort Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
John, sounds like a nice place. We have a copper beech tree on our property likely in its final stages of life. It has quite an effect on everything around it and we'll miss it if it comes to that. Take care and smiles!!
Fleming Avatar
August 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
It is indeed a nice place, Duke. Although, admittedly, I did employ some journalistic licence in constructing this poem; the avenue is mainly Horse Chesnut with some Beech thrown in. The avenue is extremely long...and very straight. When those huge, yellow Horse Chesnut leaves are cascading down...it really is a sight to see. Many thanks, Duke! :) john
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I had a similar experience when I revisted my childhood home...the connection I felt was overwhelming and comforting. This poem was outstanding and subtly powerful!
Fleming Avatar
August 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Thank you, Sara. And yes...I know exactly what you mean. :) john
DiMino Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Something about, the awesome power of nature, that unites us with primal forces long disconnected from. A marvelous poem! Every gust, every vibration, through birth and maturity, to our final demise was dramatically felt. Loved it!
Fleming Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Hello again, Joe. Pleased you enjoyed the poem - much obliged! :) john
Rodrigues Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Found this exciting with many action verbs, vibrant with yellowness. Gorgeous write! Fave!
Fleming Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Thank you, Kim. I really do appreciate you taking time out to visit. Much obliged! :) john
Lane Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A Sonnet of sorts or not, it's a wonderful expose' of Autumn's calling for the falling of leaves and the discovery of something much more. Excellently written, John.
Fleming Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thank you, Lin. Your kind words are very much appreciated by me - cheers! :) john
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