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There are so many changes in Nature through the year. The range of colours as Autumn approaches bring peace and enjoyment to the soul and every year there are new things to appreciate.

Summer's Legacy

On Midsummer's Eve, the half year turns
and the long, slow climb is over.
Gone are the growing pains of Winter and Spring
as each day becomes a little shorter.

June is poised to slip gently down the months
through late Summer into Autumn;
a time to be tasted like good wine,
to be savoured and appreciated.
A pageant of colours painted gloriously,
reflected in dahlias and chrysanthemums,
hot red and yellow to subtle amber, gold and wine,
all is relaxed in warmth and peace.

A drowsy time when the blessings of maturity
blanket the whole earth in contentment,
a glowing Summer slowly fading.

Without consent, there comes a day
when the breeze is a little cooler,
wafting away hypnotic Summer scents.
Late evening brings the smell of Autumn
and death is in the air.

The days take on a haze of lost glory
and Nature's dress fades slowly into brown.
The leaves lie curled and crisp beneath our feet
and the tang of a garden bonfire proclaims the end.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 9/1/2014 2:23:00 PM
This is pure loveliness.
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Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 9/2/2014 10:47:00 AM
Thank you for your kind comment. It will always be one of my favourites.
Date: 9/1/2014 12:30:00 PM
How lovely, I don't think Ive read anything of yours before, but when I have time Im going to. Some beautiful phrases here..and the ending bonfire is just great. BG
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Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 9/2/2014 10:48:00 AM
I'm so glad you like it. I got a great deal of from writing it. Thanks.
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