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Summer's End

SUMMER’S END * Down her meadow’s sweetness By name of Summer’s End This smallish thatch work cottage With it’s proper artful sign Hung at eaves with slightest tilt By portal in decline Should some young and searching pair Choose certain bend of woods And come upon the scene by chance Imagine now their fond surprise That first adoring glance She’s not so much sad longing As a fixed point of warmth Her leaves but yellowed barely Far distant hills all purplish glaze It’s Summer’s End for keeping Till a good life’s end of days Dave Austin * Correction - thatch work cottage. Thanks to Keith Logan for the correction

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/22/2016 3:20:00 PM

I love this one, Daver. Can't believe i have not visited you in nearly a week! time is just flying....

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/22/2016 12:24:00 PM

A 7 for a well-written, enjoyable poem, Dave! Janice

John Fleming

Date: 9/18/2016 11:42:00 PM

Very nice, Daver. I really did enjoy this...Lends itself to such a pleasant, leisurely meter; all rather lovely! My warmest regards. :) john

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/17/2016 10:58:00 AM

I like this one..I can see this cottage next to the meadow with fall hovering in morn's air..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/17/2016 2:41:00 AM

You are the poet laureate of PoetrySoup. I love this masterful piece of art. You push me to want to be more in every way. How do you thank a friend for that. A Fav. Lots Of Love always armand.

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 9/16/2016 1:43:00 PM

Vivid imagery, Daver, Love "distant hills all purplish glaze", and the tired thatch cottage. The summer solstice will creep into the winter solstice, yet still shares its glory and majesty with this "fixed point of warmth". Keep well, stay your happy self!! Love, Mikki

Keith Logan

Date: 9/16/2016 2:17:00 AM

typo: thatch Although I appreciate much poetry I seldom come across something and think I wish I had written that. This is truly excellent, I don't hand out sevens very often.

Daver Austin
Date: 9/16/2016 11:17:00 AM

Thanks for the correction, Keith. Don't know why I didn't notice that. Guess I was playing around for description. Thank you so much for the read and the save. Love, daver

Eve Roper

Date: 9/15/2016 10:37:00 PM

So lovely, Dave, congratulations on poem of the day....!!!

Daver Austin
Date: 9/16/2016 11:49:00 AM

Thanks for the read, Eve. Love, daver

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/15/2016 4:50:00 PM

The personification in this write is excellent, Daver. The reader vividly sees the quaint cottage which, despite its age, could be a treasure to a young couple. The cottage seemed so much like a living creature, especially in the poignant third verse. A favorite for me, my friend!

Daver Austin
Date: 9/16/2016 11:50:00 AM

Thanks, dear friend. Hope things are going smoothly by now. Love, Dave

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/15/2016 2:18:00 PM

Daver, I am thrilled to see your wonderful poem selected as POTD! There is a watchful eye who knows when they read great poetry as this is! Applause my friend! Congratulations! Your poem deserves to be read over and over. Love, Connie 7 ; )

Daver Austin
Date: 9/15/2016 2:37:00 PM

A humble thanks again, Dave

Jan Allison

Date: 9/15/2016 12:06:00 PM

many congrats on POTD Daver its a delight to read this again:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/15/2016 8:08:00 AM

A very pleasant approach to the season ..and nicely worded. My compliments!

Daver Austin
Date: 9/15/2016 12:39:00 PM

Thanks for the read. Love, daver

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/15/2016 7:25:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Daver. Terrific poem Daver, so creative:)

Daver Austin
Date: 9/15/2016 12:47:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel.

Keith Logan

Date: 9/15/2016 4:58:00 AM

I'm not good at identifying poem types, is this a pantoum? Whatever, it is a very smooth and enjoyable read.

Daver Austin
Date: 9/15/2016 11:58:00 AM

No particular form, thought the work has consistent syllable count. Thanks for the visit. Love, daver

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/14/2016 11:56:00 PM

Oh Daver, when I read a poem such as this I feel like I have just read a work from a master, which you are! This poem became a visual reality as I was reading your winsome lines. Outstanding and going into my faves! This poem should be an example as POTW to show inexperienced writers how to write excellent poetry. Love, Connie : ) 7+

Daver Austin
Date: 9/15/2016 12:50:00 PM

Coming from you, Connie, I'm greatly honored. Love, Dave

James Marshall Goff

Date: 9/14/2016 9:45:00 PM

To mine faves....powerful, reads quite marvelous, really, eg; 'Her leaves but yellowed barely' a really fine poem I would expect of your insight, Daver my friend, will print this for my personal inspirational board in my hallway, what a joy, thank you, jmg

Daver Austin
Date: 9/15/2016 2:39:00 PM

Thanks so much, James. Love, daver

Jan Allison

Date: 9/14/2016 3:56:00 PM

such beautiful imagery Daver:-) hugs Jan xx

Daver Austin
Date: 9/15/2016 3:02:00 PM

Always love hearing from you, Jan. Love, daver

Tim Smith

Date: 9/14/2016 3:48:00 PM

Really enjoyed this Dave!!

Daver Austin
Date: 9/15/2016 3:00:00 PM

Thanks for the visit. Love, daver