Summer's Farewell

On a fading stage of August
Lady summer reluctantly sheds
Her emerald robes of a dying season
As the blazing Autumn stands
In the wings 
Adorned in her gown
Of russet and gold
Awaiting her debut - 
Her opening night
Of an illustrious September
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Richards Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Beautifully written and a pleasant way to finish up our month of August! Lovely!..Carrie
Foulk Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 6:15 PM
Looking forward to September, this was a wonderful poem, enjoyed reading it.
White Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 4:01 PM
I love the flow of this write, it paints a vidid picture, and I love the imagery, take care D-nyce
Mckenzie Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Valerie WOW I love this write this says so much in few words truly a master piece this is EXCELLENT!!!! its going to my favorites now! Laura :)
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