September's Quietude

As September shadows appear
All creatures prepare for winter days to come
No calendar to tell them of advancing time
They just know it was planned that way
One by one the leaves of crimson and gold
Of dying browns fall from maples, oaks upon the ground
A note of regret, a bit of melancholy enters hearts
At the first hint that summer is over
That winter's voice is soon to be heard
The shadows of September whisper
Final vows to the dying year
But seasons come and go, melting so noiselessly
Significant in their silences
One into the other
That our thoughts keep forward
There is a note of permanence in all the moves of nature
She goes on, mindful of man and all his dreams of spring awakening


In honor of Brian's "One For September"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's sponsored contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM
CONGRATS CARRIE ON FIRST PLACE WIN WITH BEAUTIFUL LINES LUV..
Onclaud Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 8:07 AM
sweet septmeber remembrances, carrie...… applause for the thrilling win! ..:) huggs
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Congratulations on your awesome win!!!!!!!!!--------Lori
Freeman Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Carrie, a beauty! Just what I have come to expect from you. Smile. a superb win, worthy of the glory. Congratulations. Agape, Moses
Quigley Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Nicely done Carrie. Congratulations
Gorelick Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:55 AM
What a beauty! I love the third stanza...the word tiptoeing is a great line. congrats. BG
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Carrie, I can see why this stunning poem was a winner. Your imagery is breath taking. This is going into my favorites. Congratulations on your win. Blessings, Connie I am quite a bit behind on the poetry here.
Mehta Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Brian, Carrie
Ramsdale Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 1:50 AM
Good luck in the "September" poetry contest as Brian judges. CR
Brown Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Carrie. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Foster Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 2:45 AM
This is my favourite form Carrie. A beautiful peaceful work. Thank you for your kind comments, you do a great job of painting with words yourself. regards Margaret
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 1:09 AM
Wonderful vivid vibrant colorful write very descriptive lovely Lady Carrie.....good luck on contest....with love....old Jack
Sivey Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 10:26 PM
So exquisitely written, Carrie! You kept me deeply intrigued throughout the poem, very special! Good luck in the contest!!
Ramage Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 9:52 PM
Very nicely done, I especially like the final line, so well written. Best of luck in Brian's contest. Lee
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