The Coming of Autumn

The Coming of Autumn
Gregory Firlotte

Imagine the sun with its dimming rays
peeping through leaves on wind-chilled days.
The earth shedding its green and flowery cloak
to take on a red and orange yoke
and chimneys send forth wispy veils of smoke
that announce a new season to all the folk. 

Outside the pumpkins and gourds are full
while inside one piles up blankets of wool.
And we tend to the hearths to ward off the chill
and reminisce about the Summer that bides with us still
in our collective memories but only until
the frost comes to stay to do Autumn's will.

copyright © 2017 Gregory Firlotte

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 3/9/2022 8:45:00 AM
Wonderful rhymes and excellent tempo. I enjoy your writing.
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Gregory Joseph Firlotte
Date: 9/15/2022 3:07:00 PM
Thank you so very, very much, James! I send all best your way!
Date: 3/8/2022 12:55:00 PM
You're very talented, Greg. I smell, taste, feel the struggle of Fall to quell the desire of Autumn. Thank you.
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Gregory Joseph Firlotte
Date: 9/15/2022 3:08:00 PM
Thank you, Kevin! I so much appreciate your kind words! All best to you!
Date: 12/20/2021 7:06:00 PM
Strong images of autumn that fix within the reader, relatable memories. Sincerest regards, Brian
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Gregory Joseph Firlotte
Date: 9/15/2022 3:08:00 PM
Thank you, Brian! Sending all best your way!
Date: 10/18/2017 7:47:00 PM
Being a writer and reader of poetry, I read your poem The Coming of Autumn with much interest. You have a gift of painting pictures with your words. Have you ever read Robert Hayden? His poem "Those Winter Sundays" paints a vivid picture of rural life in early America. Thank you for your poetry, I hope to read more. My poems are listed under Poems by Don Pettinelli
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Gregory Joseph Firlotte
Date: 10/2/2018 3:37:00 PM
Thank you very much! I shall read those by Robert Hayden and yours as well.
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