Autumn sunflowers and sandpipers

Hummingbirds are drawn to sips of nectar in the center of a sunflower...

As sandpipers on wing leave shadows of smiles 

spread among the dunes of warm sand... 

Pumpkins are cut to bring the light of smiles 

as children return to school with summer memories 

Sunflowers bloom in tall eloquence against an

autumn sky of geese flying in formation to 

warmer climes where hurricanes have spent their 

time with floods and high winds causing pain and strife 

Neighbors helping neighbors with gifts of love 

pumpkin pies and slow cooked meals on wheels 

Apple pies and warm fires with hot cocoa and friends 

gathering for a season of grace and thanksgiving... 

Yellow roses gathered and placed with autumn leaves 

in colors of nutmeg and persimmon fruit on a table 

with candles lit to begin the season of forgiveness and 

reconciliation among our friends around the world... 

                                  Fine 

Amen 

 

Reviews

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A wonderfully described poem.....

Your descriptions in this piece really give the reader a deep insight into the colour and sights of the season of forgiveness. One can almost see the scenery and smell the delicious foods that must be in abundance at such a time of the year. Thanksgiving is something we Australians do not celebrate, yet its warming significance is admired from afar.

Another fine write, Pat. Delicious and wondrous on the senses and mind.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Doodley... it was a year ago when I posted this poem, and now again we have had a devastating storm in North and South Carolina. And yet we will have Thanksgiving in November. I know Australia has customs that may be different, however, we do appreciate the warmth of people and seasons. Thank you for stopping by with your lovely review.
Be blessed. truly, Pat

[Cherrie]

This was delightful. The changing of the guard, the blending of Seasons. You have done an excellent job.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Cherrie ... now that Winter has come and gone... we will witness Spring with buds of faith, hope,and charity; but most of all love... Have a beautiful day. truly, Pat

[Fabian G. Franklin]

What a lovely and wholesome vision of nature. I enjoyed the poem. I'm quite the nature lover myself. Looking forward to Spring now.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fabian... the seasons offer us nourishment and solace... each in their own way... Nice to meet another nature lover. truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Pat,
this is beautiful....it's been a long, cold, lonely winter here...and this took me back literally and figuratively----to a better, time, more abundant with love.

j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... so lovely to hear from you.
You are never alone when you have Writers Cafe... so many caring people who understand. We all have our lonely times and unpleasant situations to encounter. It does help to think of more simple times and memories. Even now, there are ways to uplift each other with poetry and love.
Spring will be a real Tonic with blossoms and birds chirping. We have seen Robins in our yard in Fredericksburg, Virginia. hugs, Pat

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Fall is such a beautiful season,not just in appearance but spiritually. What a very uplifting poem.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dale... your review is as serene as the new moon on an autumn evening sky.
A lovely orange glow with a hint of persimmon brings a passion to the season of love and devotion. truly, Pat

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are most welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

Your poems touch us all on deeper and more spiritual levels. Their beauty shine in our darkest hours. The call to appreciate all humanity, all seasons, all nature is resoundingly true. An ancient saying goes:
"Instead of cursing darkness, light up candles."
Marvelous

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... I am honored with your review. Autumn is a prayer of thanksgiving
with warm colors of love and forgiveness.
As we conspire to breathe the beauty of geese flying to warmer climates, we are reminded of the comraderie of Nations who envision peace within and without. Yes, we endeavor to offer the hand of friendship to light candles in the darkness. Amen... truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

So true. You are welcome.

[Einstein Noodle]

Fine and Amen indeed ...such a heart watering mix of all things fall and life ...the coming together after the storms is a precious time slot for human beings in America this year ...as politics rips and tears as much as hurricanes, after the storms we heal ourselves with generosity and care ...pity politics hasn't learned such things yet :(
E
ps. great images .. especially like the sandpipers' "smiles" ..

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene, you may remember the movie "Sandpiper".... Our leaders need to remember their responsibility to look after the people... "to those who are given so much... much is expected". When we lose our spirituality, we cannot help the people.
I appreciate your review. Fondly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

yes..i do remember the movie but have to refresh those memories a bit ;)

[Patricia Wedel]

There is a song with the words ... "The shadow of your smile when you are gone will brighten all my days and all my nights".
The song is in the movie "Sandpiper" with Richard Burton as a Priest and Elizabeth Taylor as a beach hippie.

[Einstein Noodle]

refreshed my mems ..enjoyed it even more as romantic more than anything else... melancholy .. :}

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you E... that makes my day. I will be reviewing your poems... they seem deep and mysterious to me. Have a lovely day. Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Pat! thank you so very much :)

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Brilliant Autumnal imagery in this poem. Your brushstrokes of vivid color warm us and delight us. “A season of grace and hanksgiving”-yes. Your sunflowers rise like a prayer of hope for the world. Beautiful form, flow, cadence, rhyme. Love this Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Annette... love your review as "sunflowers rise like a prayer of hope for the world". If only diplomacy and grace were more prevalent in dealing with circumstances. This is our prayer. truly, Pat

[barleygirl]

With many tragedies in the news & often the expression of widespread sadness in many poems here, I just knew I needed to read this one from you in my read request list. It's exactly the remedy I needed from the gloom! I just love the way you see the world around you & express the delightful details like a dance of joy. I love the blending of natural beauty & the goodness of humanity -- these are much needed reminders in our world of strife & multiple tragedies. Keep spreading your awesome style of HOPE (((HUGS)) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Marge... such a lovely review... sweet as the morning dew. Yes, we live in a world of uncertainty. However we will be here for each other to share our joy and sorrows... nourishing our hearts and souls with hope and love. Prayers for the down trotted and firgotten as we enjoy the last of summer roses and colors of falling leaves. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

' .. colors of nutmeg and persimmon fruit on a table ~ with candles lit to begin.. .. ' (read on coming readers, read on.. )

Perhaps it's the colours Autumn donates so readily.. maybe its the drifts of leaves and the thoughts of good things flying breezes or..

Whatever it is.. your gentle, flowing words sum up this season with immense charm and true affection.. warmth too.. beckoning to the fire-side, to a past full of warmth.. security, abundant love..

A beautiful poem.. finely laid.. love it, Pat., truly do.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emmajoy... perhaps beauty is in the eye of the beholder... yes, colors of autumn... kiss our hearts with warm apple tarts and coffee with sugar and cinnamon.
How lovely to read your review of charming whispers of autumn blessings. There is a chill in the air with piercing rays of sun as people gather pumpkins with smiles. Hope your days are blessed with the warmth of the season. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

A true pleasure to read your words.. always.