Autumn ladies of sun-kissed leaves

Black ravens and sunflower seeds, Dahlias in party dresses, sweet caresses

The rich October sun and mango leaves falling... 

create a bed of nostalgic colors... remembering 

the black berry currents of desire... 

where wheat and sunflowers explored the 

scattering of seeds... 

Now my heart pleads for a warm fire with 

embers of devotion and pleasure while 

snow clouds whisper sweet nothings and 

holiday dreams are filled with persimmon 

pleasure and naughty nectars of delight... 

May the Nutcracker violin music soothe 

your heart and create a haven for sweet dreams... 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Your imagery is stunning & intoxicating! I love autumn, but I've never imagined so many sensory details that carry us along on a leafy breeze! I love the way each of your stanzas carries on about a distinct aspect of the very things many of us love about autumn. After our blistering summers here, I'm longing for the warmth of my woodstove, too! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... so charming for you to find an older poem when leaves were turning into persimmon sweet desire. Now we will have a brief spring and the summer will find us under a shade tree with lemonade and earthly escapades. Rhymes appear from nowhere and settle on the breast of a new born day. Fondly, Pat

[barleygirl]

Sparkling share! (((HUGS)))

[Patricia Wedel]

Thanks Margie... I trust your Easter will provide the peace that passerby understanding. huggggggs Bunny...

[Neville]

It seems I arrive too late to catch October but better late than never Pat .. my word how I enjoyued this rich harvest festival of delights .. tenderly Neville

[Terpsichore]

Indeed Patricia, 'tis true that the autumn of life brings riches beyond compare.

Long may the blackberry currents of desire continue to flow.

T

[paddy d daly]

Such warmth, makes me long for
Autumn again, you have such a
Lovely way with words Patricia,,,
love paddy...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Paddy... I find your review of Autumn Ladies of
sun-kissed Leaves to be the tonic I need to survive the winter
of my dreams. May you heart mellow as the music of birds
bring you warmth until God brings us Spring... truly, Pat

[Tom]

With Autumn fading the memories of its vibrant colours and fragrances linger long in the memory and help assuage those approaching winter chills !

A quite Beautifully crafted nature poem Patricia !

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom, I love your beautiful review of
Autumn ladies. We now have the autumn chill
read moredear Tom, I love your beautiful review of
Autumn ladies. We now have the autumn chill
and the colors are fading. Sleigh bells are calling
and snow is in the air. May God bless you and
keep you, dear friend. Amen. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Sleigh bells are calling... Soon snow will be
falling ... May God keep you and bless you.
truly, Pat

[Tom]

And you Pat

[Pryde Foltz]

It is always such a treat to visit your writing. Glorious.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Pryde... So charming to read your review
of Autumn ladies... We can identify with the colors
of love and devotion... May your days be blessings of
beauty and grace... Amen, truly, Pat

[viola]

I enjoyed this poem--especially the Nutcracker violin music. I love Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker--I have since about the age of three when I saw and heard it for the first time. I listed to it almost every night as I fell asleep for years, so having it create a haven for sweet dreams is a very apt image for me!
I have too suggestions. First, I think you overuse ellipses. I tend to think of ellipses as being used to trail off into thought. They can create strong imagery, once--maybe twice in a long poem.
Second, the mango leaves falling don't work for me. I'm living in a tropical climate right now--I have a mango tree in my back-yard. Sometimes the mango leaves fall, but they don't change color, and they have nothing to do with seasons, and certainly nothing to do with cooling down. It's simply hot, all the time! So I don't think it is quite the image you are going for!
But, I really enjoyed the imagery of the rest of the poem!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Viola, I appreciate your critique. I especially love
that you listed to The Nutcracker music for so many
years. We saw the Nutcracker Ballet at the
University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg,
Virginia where we live. The Avenue by theUniversity
is lined with sugar maples in the Autumn. The color
of the leaves remind me of the color of the Mango's fruit.
Mango's are my favorite fruit. It must be wonderful to
have Mango trees in your yard. We have an abundance of
Blueberry bushes in our yard. They are wonderful antioxidants.
I adore reaping the blueberries in the morning and devouring
them as an organic blessing. Lovely to meet you. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem dear friend. I like the change of color too. Allow us to see the change of the death of the leave as beautiful knowledge. In the Spring. They can rebirth. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Coyote... I appreciate the depth of
your review. Autumn stirs my soul with colors read moredear Coyote... I appreciate the depth of
your review. Autumn stirs my soul with colors
of love and devotion... Fallen leaves nourish the
earth and contribute to the rebirth in Spring.
truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I love your work and you are welcome.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your words are a soft caress, Pat. Music from the Nutcracker, the warmth of a fire, the devotion of a lover or friend.....just gorgeous. You touch on all the senses and the imagery is absolutely splendiferous! The graphic you used is one of my favorites. A great job here. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... The Sugar Maples are campaigning for
recognition with their gorgeous orange sunset hues
lining College Avenue of Mary Washington University.
The romance of Autumn is definitely in the atmosphere.
Every Christmas season starting in November the College has
free admission to the beloved Nutcracker, performed by
students who are very talented. Lydi, your review was
a standing ovation and dedicated to the Ballet of the Nutcracker.
You are truly a Lady of the arts. Wishing you a season of warmth
and love. Your friend, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

The very same to you, Pat. The Nutcracker is my favorite ballet.

[B. Boileau]

Beautifully expressed October. I can almost taste the ginger spice cookies and get the sense of the indoor pleasures of the oncoming change in season. You paint a wonderful memory Pat. Thank you.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear B. Boileau... thanks for reviewing my
poem, Autumn Ladies🍁🍁🍁. The colors
read moredear B. Boileau... thanks for reviewing my
poem, Autumn Ladies🍁🍁🍁. The colors
stir my soul and the hot apple cider beckons
to my restless heart. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

The colors rustle like petticoats under
satin and lace in bar rooms of the
Olde West as the player piano plays
Boogie and cowboys play Poker.. truly, Pat