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

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Rigoler Avatar
October 28, 2023 at 7:50 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
Slaughter Avatar
October 25, 2023 at 1:50 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.
Borke Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 5:46 PM
Enjoyed
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 4:11 AM
lovely autumnal write Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 2:25 AM
- A lovely poem, Ilene ... beautiful colors ... but not my favorite season - Have a nice new week :) - hugs
Wolf Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 7:50 PM
Nothing like it, Ilene. Love the colors. ~ Pumpkin Pi 3.4734
Rolland Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 6:20 PM
in autumn, we must take care about our house, you persuaded me, enjoyed my reading, yann
Meadows Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 1:18 PM
A lovely poem for this season. Well written. Enjoy reading your posts.
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