Shrill Echoes

As early frost kissed window glass

And autumn shed her scant remains,

Her glory done, her time now past

Bare trees lined the country lanes,

The woods were quiet, nothing stirred

Filled it seemed with expectation,

The shrill echo of a bird
       
Lamented autumn's resignation.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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October 28, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Beautifully done Gary. This was really nice my friend.
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October 28, 2019 at 5:13 PM
Thank you Chris. :)
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October 28, 2019 at 11:49 AM
What well versed goodbye to he season.
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October 28, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Thank you DM. :)
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