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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Date: 8/26/2025 7:00:00 PM
nice, vivid language to bring to life the vivid yellow leaves being thrashed by the wind!
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John Fleming
Date: 8/29/2025 9:52:00 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
Date: 8/26/2025 1:15:00 AM
Nature has a habit of bringing the best in us. A lovely poem.
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John Fleming
Date: 8/29/2025 9:50:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed the read, Victor - most kind! :) john
Date: 8/25/2025 4:07:00 PM
This has a power to it that sneaks up on you... lovely! Xo
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John Fleming
Date: 8/29/2025 9:49:00 AM
Hello again, Crystol! Very pleased you enjoyed the poem...enjoyed your comment also. Many thanks! :) john
Date: 8/25/2025 6:32:00 AM
- A poem that says much more than written, John - Like it a lot :) - hugs
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John Fleming
Date: 8/29/2025 9:41:00 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. Always good to see you turning up...you are always most welcome here. :) john
Date: 8/24/2025 7:01:00 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!!
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John Fleming
Date: 8/29/2025 9:11:00 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
Date: 8/24/2025 5:27:00 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!
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John Fleming
Date: 8/29/2025 9:04:00 AM
Thank you, Sara. And yes...I know exactly what you mean. :) john
Date: 8/24/2025 2:10:00 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!
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John Fleming
Date: 8/24/2025 4:11:00 PM
Hello again, Joe. Pleased you enjoyed the poem - much obliged! :) john
Date: 8/24/2025 2:08:00 PM
Found this exciting with many action verbs, vibrant with yellowness. Gorgeous write! Fave!
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John Fleming
Date: 8/24/2025 4:07:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. I really do appreciate you taking time out to visit. Much obliged! :) john
Date: 8/24/2025 1:07:00 PM
I always love a good sonnet & this one blew me away with very amazing descriptions of one of my fav seasons. I especially love that second stanza.
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John Fleming
Date: 8/24/2025 1:26:00 PM
You are very kind, Ryan. I am pleased you enjoyed the read - many thanks for the generous remarks! :) john
Date: 8/24/2025 12:01:00 PM
Your sonnet of sorts captured my interest. I found the descriptions throughout to be very interesting and imaginative.
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John Fleming
Date: 8/24/2025 12:46:00 PM
Thank you, Riley. An inoffensive little ditty I would like to think...I rather enjoyed writing it. Happy you found it worthy of comment - much appreciated! :) john
Date: 8/24/2025 8:36:00 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.
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John Fleming
Date: 8/24/2025 10:00:00 AM
Thank you, Lin. Your kind words are very much appreciated by me - cheers! :) john
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