Daver Austin Poet Free verse

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 September 22, 2016 at 3:20 PM I love this one, Daver. Can't believe i have not visited you in nearly a week! time is just flying....

Janice Canerdy September 22, 2016 at 12:24 PM A 7 for a well-written, enjoyable poem, Dave! Janice

John Fleming September 18, 2016 at 11:42 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 September 17, 2016 at 10:58 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 September 17, 2016 at 2:41 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 September 16, 2016 at 1:43 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 September 16, 2016 at 2:17 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 September 16, 2016 at 11:17 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 September 15, 2016 at 10:37 PM So lovely, Dave, congratulations on poem of the day....!!! Daver Austin September 16, 2016 at 11:49 AM Thanks for the read, Eve. Love, daver

Carolyn Devonshire September 15, 2016 at 4:50 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 September 16, 2016 at 11:50 AM Thanks, dear friend. Hope things are going smoothly by now. Love, Dave

Connie Marcum Wong September 15, 2016 at 2:18 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 September 15, 2016 at 2:37 PM A humble thanks again, Dave

Jan Allison September 15, 2016 at 12:06 PM many congrats on POTD Daver its a delight to read this again:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi September 15, 2016 at 8:08 AM A very pleasant approach to the season ..and nicely worded. My compliments! Daver Austin September 15, 2016 at 12:39 PM Thanks for the read. Love, daver

Daniel Turner September 15, 2016 at 7:25 AM Congratulations on POTD, Daver. Terrific poem Daver, so creative:) Daver Austin September 15, 2016 at 12:47 PM Thanks, Daniel.

Keith Logan September 15, 2016 at 4:58 AM I'm not good at identifying poem types, is this a pantoum? Whatever, it is a very smooth and enjoyable read. Daver Austin September 15, 2016 at 11:58 AM No particular form, thought the work has consistent syllable count. Thanks for the visit. Love, daver

Connie Marcum Wong September 14, 2016 at 11:56 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 September 15, 2016 at 12:50 PM Coming from you, Connie, I'm greatly honored. Love, Dave

James Marshall Goff September 14, 2016 at 9:45 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 September 15, 2016 at 2:39 PM Thanks so much, James. Love, daver

Jan Allison September 14, 2016 at 3:56 PM such beautiful imagery Daver:-) hugs Jan xx Daver Austin September 15, 2016 at 3:02 PM Always love hearing from you, Jan. Love, daver

Tim Smith September 14, 2016 at 3:48 PM Really enjoyed this Dave!! Daver Austin September 15, 2016 at 3:00 PM Thanks for the visit. Love, daver