Waiting On September

Still bearing the heat
Of summer's final ember,
At my shaded window seat
... Waiting on September 

No sign as of yet ...
The leaves, pretty green,
Where embers had not met
To set ablaze the scene

But, gold will come
Then orange, then red,
On marigold and mum
Along my flower bed

Then to the treetops 
As they surrender,
To temperature's drops
... Waiting on September.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Cohen Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 2:52 PM
Very nice, Kelly. You captured the scene and mood. Won't be long now for Fall colors.
Deschler Avatar
June 5, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Thank you, Eric ... I appreciate your kind comments on this poem :)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 11:23 AM
Surrendering treetops…love that!
Deschler Avatar
June 1, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Thanks for reading, Kim ... I appreciate your time more than you know :)
Lindley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 1:57 PM
Waiting September with its colorful parade. As weather cools we enjoy that of Nature's change. Beautiful poem and a fav for me. God bless you my friend.
Deschler Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Thank you so much for the kind words and the fave, Robert ... It is nice to see you here again, my friend :)
Bowring Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Love this Kelly. That line, ‘Of summers final ember’ is gorgeous. So well written. Visually delightful. I always eagerly await the month/ autumn and all its beauty. You have captured the anticipation beautifully. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you for a special September,
Deschler Avatar
May 25, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Thank you for reading, Christina ... I appreciate your time more than you know ...
Gasun Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 9:09 PM
I love and enjoyed this awesome poem awaiting September my dear poet friend Kelly. Superb write my dear friend. I hope you're having a great summer like me. Thanks a lot for sharing this gem. God bless you always and your writing. Hugs
Deschler Avatar
May 13, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words, as always... Have a wonderful week, my friend :) Hugs :)
Oldham Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 3:58 AM
I really enjoyed this simple, anticipatory poem, Kelly. Short and sweet. Good job! Peace, John
Deschler Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Thank you for the kind words, John ... I appreciate it very much :)
Roper Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 5:57 PM
Beautiful, Kelly. :)
Deschler Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Eve ... I appreciate it very much :)
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