I am grateful for
the resting places of Fall.
Held close between
Summer and Winter
I can draw a breath
in the calm of the season.
~
Pumpkin spice abounds indoors
outside leaves releasing their breath
perfume the air
with echoes of sunlight
and the musk of tree-sleep.
~
Not yet frantic to become festive
people contemplate cocooning
remember cobblers and pies
strawberries blushingly concede to apples
and wool takes the place of honor.
~
Blazing orange, rust, lemon yellow
light the hills and ridges
catching winking sunbeams
sending messages to wistful eyes:
passing seasons have vibrant beauty, too.
~
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Comments (13)
A stunning dedication to the transitional season of Autumn 'the musk of tree-sleep' - are you kidding? THAT is a beyond-stunning line/concept! WOW!
Beautiful job Judey! πππ
Such a fall-worthy poem, especially the last stanza describing the trees changing colors. It is one of my favorite parts of fall to see all the different colors.
Fal -abulous!!! Loved this!!!β€οΈβ€οΈπ
A beautiful capture of the sentiment of fall πAnneliese
Beautiful poem.
It is my favorite. More than a repast or bit of whimsy, it's a lifestyle!
beautiful
This definitely give the fall feel πππ
Oh, top story for sure. You captured fall beautifully
perfume the air with echoes of sunlight and the musk of tree-sleep. βTres-sleep.β I love this so frickin much! Just wow, Judey. Every line of this is stunningly gorgeous and captures autumn perfectly. π±π
Lovely poem!
π I love this! Autumn is my soul's favorite season and your poem beautifully celebrates its unique splendor. Magnificent! πππ