Fall's Arrival

A

 push of

wind darted across

my lane.

I fully expected

to see

showers of rain,

And

showers did come

moving

with the breeze.

A

monsoon of leaves

 spread-out

before me.

Freed from summer’s heat,

 I

reveled in

change.

Fall,

 has announced

its arrival,

and

I for one

am relieved.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is exactly how I feel in October, now that our mornings have suddenly dipped into the high 40's & with a dampness we haven't had in forever (very dry heat here). The dampness in the air piques all the aromas, such as various pungent chaparral plants. Love the way your poem spills forth like a burbling spring of observations (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Cherrie Palmer]

I love fall too from the colors to mild weather. It is a beautiful time in nature. I am so glad to hear you are having some moisture. :)

[emmajoy]

Coincidence or not that your words drift downwards.. each action, each sight drifitng perhaps.. .. is how i see it Cherrie. Autumn is my favourite season, no mater Winter due.. the seasons, like four friends, each have their own beauty! ' A monsoon of leaves .. spread-out .. before me. .. Freed from summer’s heat,'

Forgive me but, even your wording is 'coo'! l

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Em, that sudden wind from out of the blue that sends the leaves cascading is one of my favorite things. :) I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[emmajoy]

Loved it, you made the season really come alive.. and that smiles me broadly! Take care of yourself, keep safe.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Ya know I tried to write a poem drifting up. Starting on the margin and continuing up and over. I may try that again. It works well on paper but I'm not sure it works on here.

[emmajoy]

Keep trying and when you know how.. let me know, have tried, hopelessly. There must be someone in here who could advise... Stay safe,
smile.

[Cherrie Palmer]

You have to type ir from end to start. Last line is centered on the right margin. Then you keep moving it one till you center margin the type, end on the left margin . Which is the beginning. Okay that's my goal for today falling up up and away- exit stage right.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Alright Emma look at my new poem Fine Glass (?) it's falling up ^

[emmajoy]

Thank you >>>> on my way

(Also trying - so far unsuccessfully, a form via Richard!)

[Cherrie Palmer]

Richard, is the master of form

[emmajoy]

Bewilderingly but is wonderfully helpful; if only I understood. Hence my genre is 'AnyWayItTurnsOut'!

[duff]

Your writing takes the reader there with ease. Temperatures and colors. A therapeutic read. Nice work.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you so much, I am always happy to hear that the reader is able to visualize the poem. I really appreciate your review :)

[Jimmy Yetts]

Though much too short a season, Autumn is spectacular--my favorite time of year.
Lovely piece of work, poetess.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes, me too I love an Indian Summer. I hope it hangs on way past Thanksgiving. :)

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

This was a fun read. "A push of wind" I could feel the push. Nicely done. Tyfs

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you:)

[Robert Trakofler]

yes yes yes we are two peas from the same pod:) love it Cherrie... bring on the fall especially if it's on a pile of leaves:)

[Cherrie Palmer]

I love autumn leaves; their color, their sounds, and when they cascade across the yard.

[Abhilash Hegde]

How beautifully visual this poem is. The images it evokes are pleasant and full of energy. Rains are always a welcome change and monsoon is my fav season - everything comes to life, with greenery all around. I wish it would rain more here, where I live - but i'm happy to read this poem and experience the joy and mirth through this write. Thank you Cherrie for sharing this!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Abhilash I hope a refreshing breeze and rain is heading your way. :)

[Chris Shaw]

So visual Cherrie. I saw that monsoon of leaves and also heard their movement. I would imagine temperatures reducing would be most welcome. Fall is a beautiful time of year

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

I agree, Fall is always a welcome change. I love when a brisk wind sends a shower of leaves. :) and as always thank You Christine

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Cherrie. Take care.

[Patricia Wedel]

Little brush strokes of orange and red appear on green leaves...
the sky is abreast with Canadian Geese flying south to warm their feathers.
Pots of Chrysanthemums in purple and yellow seem to make me mellow.
I slip into melancholy dreams. truly, Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

I love the picture you just painted.

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Cherrie... fun time comment poetically about Autumn... our own little collaboration. Thanks, Cherrie ... the leaves are just beginning to have brushes of red and it seems time is going too fast...
gently, Pat

[Pete]

a shower of cool loveliness. fall is a favorite time of year for me. you took me there in a delicate reminder. after a long, hot, dry summer i'm ready. bring it on. thanks for ushering it in with your sweet , easygoing, carefree words ... :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you, Pete, I love an Indian Summer, nothing better or prettier. I noticed you like Thoreau. Walden is one of my favorite books.

[Pete]

walden is my favorite book as well as anything written by him. i lived very near walden pond and concord - visited often, swimming where he swam, walking where he walked and seeing what he saw. nothing better than autumn in new england ... :)