Scented Leaves

Pretty scented leaves startle the gray sky.
In the distance a bird makes a weird cry.
The thought of summer is put gently down.
Most of the flowers are not still around.

The ones remaining have turned ugly brown.
Oak leaves on the porch are everywhere found.
The promise of winter is alive now.
Apples and pumpkins harvested know how.

Deer are planning their November escape.
Harvested fields over gentle hills drape.
Decorated porches of fall colors
Whimsical nod to sisters and brothers.


The sweet apple cobblers and pumpkin pies
Sit on the counter delighting my eyes.

Written 11-10-2019
Contest: Scented Leaves
Sponsor: Kim Rodriguez
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Mcintosh Avatar
November 11, 2019 at 3:46 AM
Wonderful poem and surely a winner. I love the scented leaves poetry I've read... this one especially. Love to you, Gina
Na Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Nicely put. I enjoy reading your poems. I can put myself in your writing easily. Good luck in the contest.
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November 10, 2019 at 10:26 AM
they will not sit there long... if you tell me where you live... hehe... pie... great write... beautiful words, gathered together and poured expertly into the dish and served... warm... Hugs. Ann
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