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SEPTEMBER'S GRAY SHAWL

SEPTEMBER’S GRAY SHAWL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
September fog, a grey shawl, settles on the fields, the trees, erasing edges, softening lines. the sun, a ghost behind gauze, offers no sharp edges, only a mist-diffused light. footsteps muffled on the path, each one a gentle drumbeat~ walking meditation. soul softens~ between inhale and exhale, a quiet contemplation. thoughts unfurl like ferns in the damp earth~ clamor fades. what remains~ the quiet hum of my own inner landscape.
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Wolf Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Gorgeous depiction of September, Sara. Love the metaphor of the 'gray shawl.' ~ gw
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
awww, thank you, Gershon. I appreciate your visit and always supportive comments
Gauthier Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Beautiful ~ a FAVE
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
wow, thank you ever so much
George Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
So very beautiful. The September haze is given an extra ordinary meaning. Muffled footsteps, 'a walking meditation"... I love it. Lovely poem Sara. Into my FAVE.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
your comments are most kind, Valsa. thank you for visiting and for the FAVE...means a great deal to me, hugs, Sara
Hind Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Beautiful, wow, created its own atmosphere, "walking meditation, gray shawl"
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
thank you, dear Paige. appreciate your ongoing support, hugs, Sara
Swan Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
This is lovely. It makes me want to go for a quiet walk in the gentle mist. My favourite lines: 'thoughts unfurl like ferns in the damp earth' J :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
thanks, Jeanette, for stopping by and for your upbeat comments. Was a misty September morning here, hence the inspiration for this poem. Enjoy this autumn day, Sara
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