Towards Autumn and Winter

Dusk fell slowly as the sun set,
No rain along the river course.
The wan moon rose with no regret,
The currents flowed without great force.

High whitish clouds gathered on high,
Below a siege of herons flew
In haphazard way in the sky
To the south where lemonwood grew.

The young man and his lithe girl friend
Paddled slowly towards a pier,
They got off, the woodland their end
Knowing that chestnuts would be near.

For when cold winter will arrive,
Then Christmas will be in full swing,
Roasted nuts would keep them alive.
Jointly lively carols they'll still sing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 1/3/2021 5:07:00 PM
Another wonderful write, Victor. I miss autumn already :)
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Date: 1/3/2021 3:17:00 PM
Emotive and descriptive work. I can feel the pain and the joy within the lines. Thanks for all the visits to my page. Sara
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Date: 1/3/2021 10:34:00 AM
Excellent and so visual. well done. Pete.
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Date: 1/2/2021 11:13:00 PM
As always another beautifully crafted verse. You are truly gifted Victor and it's always a pleasure to read your verse. God Bless, JB
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Date: 1/2/2021 10:24:00 AM
Beautiful verse, Victor, your imagery is a perfect vision. Hugs Eve
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Date: 1/2/2021 2:12:00 AM
Great rhymes with lovely imagery.. Enjoyed reading this Victor. Wishing you a very Happy New Year.. God bless ~ Ani
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Date: 1/1/2021 8:12:00 PM
Your poem is both romantic and Christmasy, with pleasing scenes from nature. Delightful! :=)
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Date: 1/1/2021 11:30:00 AM
Hello Victor, this is such a lovely scene you painted with your words. i never had roasted chestnuts. I have paddled a canoe and enjoyed doing it. This is a poem that reminds me of that time. Enjoy your day my friend. Happy New Year my friend.
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Date: 1/1/2021 11:26:00 AM
- The cold winter is here already, Victor - Christmas day we had snow ... but it melted the next day - Now it's frost and slippery - A lovely poem, my friend :) - Happy new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/1/2021 10:06:00 AM
Beautiful rhythm to your poem, Victor. Enjoyed the scenes you created and journey through your words. Excellent write this is!
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Date: 1/1/2021 9:30:00 AM
Sadly Christmas is behind us now as we look forward to springs warmth. Happy New year Tom
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Date: 1/1/2021 8:56:00 AM
I've never tasted chestnuts, but now I want to give them a try. Loved the way your poem's story unfolded, Victor. Best wishes for the new year, Carolyn
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Date: 1/1/2021 7:42:00 AM
Love the imagery and theme you created Victor. A wonderful piece to read , enjoy and start the New Year with. God bless you this New Year...
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Date: 1/1/2021 7:11:00 AM
Cold winter could get warm when there is celebration and human beings gatherings.. human nature keeps alive when nurtured by Love and bliss.. we blossom and start to sing our inner warmth, contentment and gratitude.. So wonderful and profound a poetry rendering the beauty of human nature in a cold Nature.. belated Merry Christmas.. Happy New Year, Victor! Health and wealth of body and soul.. My warmest wishes. Deepest regards and blessings.
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Date: 1/1/2021 7:11:00 AM
Such a sweet poem that captures the feeling perfectly ~ very nice Victor. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Date: 1/1/2021 7:07:00 AM
I love chestnuts!!! They're a big part of my autumn yet I've failed to write of them. Wonderful spark here. God B L E S S you with a joyful New Year 2021
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