Nature changes her gown
to gossamer chiffon
pastels to welcome spring.
Daisy wreath in her hair
when finch and robins sing.
Nature changes her gown.
A bright yellow sundress.
Fabric print with flowers,
blooming when well nourished
by afternoon showers.
Nature changes her gown
to dark shades of mourning
for all the falling leaves,
windswept from bare limbed trees.
For their loss, Nature grieves.
Nature changes her gown
as she dances o'er earth
in frock of winter white.
Snowflake crystal bodice
sparkling jewels each night.
Categories:
gowns, nature, seasons,
Form: Monchielle Stanza
Winter arrives on a snowflake
tumbling down from the skies above.
For Earth is set for a remake;
that calls for a labor of love.
Whitewashing a littered landscape,
Autumn's dead get shrouded in white.
For streaming down like ticker tape;
snow swiftly buries all in sight.
Ice crystals conceal Fall's decay;
creating a fairyland scene.
And tucked into Winter's duvet;
Nature appears pristine and clean.
The trees don alabaster gowns,
spun upon Nature's frosty loom.
And white replaces brindled browns;
raising spirits above the gloom.
Categories:
gowns, beautiful, change, image, nature,
Form: Quatrain
Autumn is waiting in the wings,
hiding discretely among trees,
in plaintive music a bird sings,
coaxing a ride on a cool breeze.
Summer, reluctant to cede day
Autumn is waiting in the wings.
Finally gives the nights away
to crisp breezes that Autumn brings.
Autumn offers gifts of gold rings
to match Summer's soft, golden hair.
Autumn is waiting in the wings
Summer blows kisses on warm air.
Autumn, in gowns of red and gold
will be queen, altho Summer clings.
As she leaves, her story now told
Autumn is waiting in the wings.
August 18,2022
for Hint of Autumn contest
by Regina McIntosh
howmanysyllables.com=8
Categories:
gowns, autumn, bird, goodbye, night,
Form: Quatern
OVER UNDER INSIDE OUT
(It still doesn’t fit)
The hospital gown
Makes Greek statues frown
You can see it in their sculpted faces
And they say in disgust
That they always will trust
The fig leaf that the gown replaces
Categories:
gowns, fun,
Form: Rhyme
Spin Now an Angel’s Gown
Dedicated to Father Johnnie E. Ross
When a tree so desires to sing and dance,
It becomes a home for the fabric of angels’ gowns.
Go,then, and as you pass that place —
Along the trail where you linger in wonder —
By your favorite white mulberry tree,
Where the silkworms were brought
To feast on favored leaves...
Pause
And, please, take a knee to God
For me.
So blessings may come from your interceding whispers
About my confessional pleas for mercy;
About my screaming hopes for healing. And
Speak, too, my praises and thanksgivings
For the blessings of my life and still living...
In all faith, voicing sacred verses, please
Touch the heart of Jesus.
~ Wells may spring!
Clouds may gently let go their rain onto
Vines that may reach swiftly on beyond reason.
And, notice! Wafting over you
From the mulberry branches,
The dappling dance of the leaves’ shade
With the splattering of sun in-between,
Inspiring your soul to sing
For my healing.
*****. *****. *****. *****. *****. ******
Thank you, Father Ross. And
Thanks be to God.
(C) sally Young eslinger 8/2020
Categories:
gowns, christian, faith, health, imagery,
Form: Free verse
Craggy snow-capped crowns,
Skirting skyline’s golden hue.
Windswept clouds, your gowns.
Categories:
gowns, appreciation, beauty, color, image,
Form: Haiku
Hospital gowns are so damn attractive
Parading down Main Street here where I live
Gathering a crowd
Screaming out loud
Well, it's a lot better than bare naked skin
Categories:
gowns, hilarious,
Form: Limerick
I'm an upstanding gentleman, I'm not lying down
Though at times when the urge urges I act like a clown
When meeting some peeps
Silliness does creep
Go into my act, leaving 'em rolling in their gowns!
Categories:
gowns, silly,
Form: Limerick
Graduation Day
Caps Gowns -- Smiles Sounds -- Cheers Beers Tears...
School - Goodbye...Life - Hi!
Categories:
gowns, graduation, leaving, life, school,
Form: Haiku
I'm an upstanding gentleman, I'm not lying down
Though at times when presented I act like a clown
When meeting peeps
Silliness does creep
Go into my act, leave em rolling in their gowns!!!
Categories:
gowns, fun,
Form: Limerick
Alone I sit in a dreamy state
Remembering last night whilst I contemplate
We sat down to dinner looking out across the bay
Playing footsie under the table in loving display
Scented candles wafted their presence aired
Street orbs left us shadowed at the table we shared
The evening breeze on this Autumn day past
Whimpers as it settles, stillness at last
We arise, we walk along historic harbour walls
Amidst golden gowns, only leaves are now in fall
Waves lap the shores whilst birds voice overhead
Blending into the darkness as we wonder what's being said
Every so often we would stop to share a kiss
Knowing we have our tomorrow's fills me with bliss
Remembering last night whilst I contemplate
Alone I sit in a dreamy state
http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/love-15.php
Categories:
gowns, love, sea, seasonsnight, autumn,
Form: Quatrain
Autumn's door opens
Golden vistas await us
Summer sleeps once more
Categories:
gowns, nature
Form: Haiku