This Season

The deck was strewn with fallen leaves;
I swept them all away
And cleared the gutters with my broom.
The house looks fine today.

I bought two mini-pumpkin gourds,
As I do every year,
Which perch right near the door to lend
An autumn atmosphere.

Surrounding trees are orange-gold,
The foliage at peak.
As far as Nature’s beauty goes,
I’m on a winning streak.

This season’s always magical;
Though leaves mean extra work,
The colors and the cool crisp air
Provide a double-perk.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 10/28/2023 7:50:00 PM
Autumn is a favorite season with me, Ilene. I just got back from visiting friends in Maine. The leaves are past their prime, however; it wasn't a spectacular season this year they told me. No matter. At least we didn't have bad weather! Enjoyed this poem. /Maurice
Login to Reply
Date: 10/25/2023 1:50:00 PM
One additional reason I like living in an apartment complex...someone else gets to do the "yard" work. I just get to enjoy all the trees and leaves and color changes.
Login to Reply
Date: 10/23/2023 5:46:00 PM
Enjoyed
Login to Reply
Date: 10/23/2023 4:11:00 AM
lovely autumnal write Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
Login to Reply
Date: 10/23/2023 2:25:00 AM
- A lovely poem, Ilene ... beautiful colors ... but not my favorite season - Have a nice new week :) - hugs
Login to Reply
Date: 10/22/2023 7:50:00 PM
Nothing like it, Ilene. Love the colors. ~ Pumpkin Pi 3.4734
Login to Reply
Date: 10/22/2023 6:20:00 PM
in autumn, we must take care about our house, you persuaded me, enjoyed my reading, yann
Login to Reply
Date: 10/22/2023 1:18:00 PM
A lovely poem for this season. Well written. Enjoy reading your posts.
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter