I step out
into a world set in amber,
silent as the grave,
and still.
~
Not a single
gold-tinted leaf stirs.
No melodious calls
meet my ear.
~
Life takes respite
in a grand, golden moment,
while I watch
in awe, transfixed.
~
Softly,
a cool breeze kisses my cheek,
as Earth exhales
the scent of apples.
~
Slowly,
gold gives way to blue
and the world wakes
and I smile.
~
Autumn has arrived.
***
This one was inspired by my morning trek into the back yard for a look at the weather and such.
Sadly, I missed Mike Singleton-Mikey Dred's August Dollar Prompt. Fortunately, Mike created another one for September. Take a look, and add your own to the fun, (Thanks, Mike!):
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Dana Crandell
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My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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This is so very lovely. Autumn comes to life in this piece :)
I struggle with the loss of summer (even in the UK where we haven't really had one yet this year) but such a beautiful written poem almost makes me embrace the Fall with some joyousness. Almost. But absolutely NOT. Great poem though Dana! 😊😊😊
I'd have seen it clearly, even without the picture you chose 😁
So beautifully written. You use such vivid imagery that a picture of fall immediately comes into my mind. Love it...❤️
So perfectly expressed; finesse is your first name!
Gorgeous! iI love the use of 'silent as the grave' - it gives that imagery of the quiet death of autumn! Brilliantly done!!
Oh, this reminds me how I love autumn too! This beautiful season often called as a transition from summer to winter, but sadly not every one of us get to experience this autumn vibe. Here in Europe it's mostly just rain and mud, and huge puddles with full of leaves... not cozy at all😣
I love the transitions in your poem!!! Brilliant.
Creeps up on us like that doesn't it. All the signs are there, but then suddenly there's this moment...
Dana this made me sigh in relief!! I love the changing of the season and all the colour!! This was something I needed to read today!! Well done!!
Amber is such a lovely shade. A really beautiful walk through a beautiful morning.
I was going to attempt one, but now I’m reconsidering because this one is too perfect
This is gorgeous. I especially love "a cool breeze kisses my cheek, as Earth exhales the scent of apples." I can smell it. Great work, my friend.
This is a beautifully tranquil piece. It captures the turn to fall perfectly and stirs deep emotions. Well done.
Great words , I love this
I always smile when the leaves start to turn :) Autumn is my favourite season This was surprisingly calming and meditative for me, I needed that today, so thank you Dana :) I really appreciate the serenity you loaned me