Time In the Wind

Morning arose as any other
Speech of the cardinal and his significant other
Wet dew on the grass
Shimmering mirrors of glass 
From his perch he sang as though he knew my name
Crimson and bold
And I am so old, as I am lame
Though I walked this path for so many years
This morning was different I bid him cheers
I could feel the change
The sun and how it was rearranged
Yes summer has gone and moved away
Retired to bring fall our way
I gathered my basket and tucked in to stay
I picked ripe red tomatoes and zucchini and herbs
A little dried sunflower for the birds
Those lovely green peppers and eggplant to
Harvesting the goods of my labor
The fresh tastes of summer, I savored their flavor
A pluck of a pesky weed or two
Before you knew it the morning flew
In for lunch and a sit on my rock chair
I drew the blinds
And closed my mind
And let life end in the breeze
The next morning came ,she ceased
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 29, 2008 at 6:24 AM
You have a knack for painting vivid scenes with words, sort of a verbal Norman Rockwell. God Bless. Vince
Dawson Avatar
August 27, 2008 at 2:06 PM
this is a very beauitful and well wrote it was a joy reading it
Buys Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 10:48 AM
So much gentle beauty and serenity captured in this poem. Autumn sure is the season of fullfillment. Take care. Regards Heidie
Duhart Avatar
August 20, 2008 at 2:13 PM
A catchey title too..I love sometimes to just go outside my house and feel the wind blowing. Then I can hear the words of the song..the answer my friend is blowing in the wind...the answer is blowing in the wind. This is my time to talk with my Father and ask him to give me clarity...Love the write. Continue to share.
Yamin Avatar
August 19, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Dear Laura, Your excellent poem paints a picture of peace, tranquility and serinity in death. Extremely smartly written poem rich in imagery and beauty of expression. Indebted to you for your lavish comments on my poem The Paper Boat. -Mohammad
Sheart Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Laura, A lovely vision fillings one's heart with a sense of what it means to live and pass on in peace and love. I sure would love to leave this world, this way. Just beautiful hun! Truly enjoyed. Love Light Truth Patricia
Winter Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 2:51 PM
What a beautiful poem with such lovely imagery. And such a peaceful passing. Wish we could all go that way. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Laura - This well written poem was truly amazing - I enjoyed it very much - God Bless
Richards Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Love this poem. I have just come in from my garden...picking tomatoes and zuchinni...so I can relate. There is a touch of fall in the air, just as your poem indicates. My own grandmother, so many years ago, spent time in her garden, and one day, almost as you said, just sat in her rocker and slipped away. A beautiful, sad write. Blessings...Carrie
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