Richard Evans Poet Free verse

September's Song

how I love the fall
its tempered coolness 
its gusts of wind 
transport leaves and emotion 
across miles of hallowed earth

the dry secular heat of summer
that turned my heart to kindling
and filled the streets with barren ideals 
has come to an end

along with this seasonal change
my sorrow like the fallen leaves
slowly begins to decompose

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Greg Gaul February 2, 2021 at 7:57 AM Tidy bit of imagery you conjured here Ricky. Particularly enjoyed your powerful audio reading with the author's intonation. Congratulations on your placement. Richard Evans March 17, 2021 at 12:28 AM Thanks Greg. Recognition is one of my favorite fruits.

Valerie Staton February 4, 2018 at 5:03 AM I love the way you write and am glad your sorrow is no more; having decomposed like fallen leaves. You paint interesting pictures with your words... Richard Evans March 9, 2018 at 10:58 AM Thanks Val. My poems are heavily influenced by my old songwriting days.

Patricia Cresswell October 1, 2017 at 11:28 AM Fallen leaves decompose and provide for new growth in the Spring. Your poem weaves you sorrow among the leaves in a most picturesque manner. Makes it more understandable; the way you experience the trauma. Richard Evans October 1, 2017 at 7:06 PM Pat I must have rewritten this poem a thousand times before I finally left it alone. I don't write I rewrite. Have a great day................peace!

Edward Mccall October 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM What a great poem Richard. I love the last two lines my sorrow like the falling leaves slowly begins to decompose. What a great couple of lines have a wonderful day. Richard Evans October 1, 2017 at 7:03 PM Thank you my friend. This poem was inspired by my childhood in South Central Los Angeles, CA. The 60's seem so long ago. Thanks again.................peace!