I owe you a sincere apology
For falling into this odd world too late
To study language and psychology
And understand your look, so desolate
To respond, with compassion and good will
To your evident alienation
By asking why your autumn left you ill
And striving with my imagination
To parse signs of your mood, far from serene;
Know that the fall is, for me, second spring
A time when red and gold eclipse cold green
And time mellows and sweetens everything
Had I the power to visit you there
I would show you a fall beyond compare
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Comments (4)
"A time when red and gold eclipse cold green" I especially loved this line! Such a wonderful poem!
Beautiful poetry! This pairs perfectly with some somber piano and hot coffee. Love this line so much, "A time when red and gold eclipse cold green"!
You are on a roll, D.J.! I love the play on the meanings of the word “fall”. I especially love this line: “And time mellows and sweetens everything.” This is so well written!
I love the expression of a deep sense of regret and a desire to understand and connect with someone who seems isolated or disheartened. Love it! 💌