Michael Whatley Poet Pastoral

Winter's Evening

Orangey hues sifting through leaves.
Persimmon, peach, pumpkin I believe.
Blackened before the glow, tree branches and ends.
Through crystal panes, the shadows descend.
Scarcely enough to ignite the sky.
Day becoming night, as the Sun bids goodbye.

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Pashang Salehi July 13, 2016 at 5:16 PM Micheal, I didn't know you're Persian!You explained eloquently the night we call it "Yalda". You can always Google it.... Nice knowing you my brother. Pashang Salehi July 15, 2016 at 8:09 PM You are, you just don't know it... Check ancestry.com.... LOL Michael Whatley July 15, 2016 at 3:13 AM Thank you so much for your words, Pashang! Unfortunately I'm not Persian - probably just a coincidence that I felt compelled to write about the last nights of winter... Interesting reading up on "Yalda" though!

John Fleming May 24, 2016 at 1:56 PM Beautiful little poem, Michael - An absolute joy to read! An obvious seven. My best regards. :) john Michael Whatley June 15, 2016 at 4:25 PM Short and sweet, long and deep - it's good to mix things up in my opinion. Many thanks for the kind comment, John! :-)

Gordon Mcconnell May 19, 2016 at 1:12 PM Such a nice piece Michael, superbly penned! Michael Whatley June 15, 2016 at 4:23 PM Thank you very much, Gordon!

Fritz Crytzer May 12, 2016 at 9:49 PM I feel autumn, I feel it. It makes me feel, and that is good poetry. Concise, there! Fritz the Cat Michael Whatley May 17, 2016 at 5:14 PM Thank you so much for saying so, Fritz! This one is about a sunset, the emergence of leaves, and therefore the death of winter (aka Winter's Evening), as spring comes into its element. A good way to end this "Winter's" series, I thought :-)

Sello Modiba May 12, 2016 at 3:24 AM Great poem,winter is approaching Michael Whatley May 17, 2016 at 5:11 PM Thank you, Sello - though I think it's summer that is approaching :)

Demetrios Trifiatis May 10, 2016 at 4:20 PM Captivating depiction of Autumn colors dear Michael. Very impressive writing! Michael Whatley May 17, 2016 at 5:09 PM Thank you very much, Demetrios!

Lin Lane May 9, 2016 at 9:22 AM It's almost a shame for those beautiful autumn colors to be shadowed by the night. I especially liked your reference to 'crystal panes,' Michael. Michael Whatley May 10, 2016 at 1:17 PM Indeed it is, Lin! Thank you for kind words.

Supraja Kannan May 9, 2016 at 8:37 AM Well written... I can feel the winter now .... Michael Whatley May 10, 2016 at 1:16 PM Many thanks, Supraja!

Kim Rodrigues May 9, 2016 at 8:17 AM Lovely visual and tasty too! Michael Whatley May 10, 2016 at 1:15 PM Aha, thank you very much, Kim!