Butterflies and Autumn Skies

Discoveries on an October day

Along the sand dunes where wildflowers grow 

I spoke to a Scare crow (needing a Brain) who was dressed in 

straw-covered clothes... jeans and a red plaid shirt... 

I asked him if he had seen the Lion and he answered... 

"He is very cowardly and dived into the Wagon of Straw".     

So I inquired if he knew the whereabouts of the Tin Man.  

I was told that now he had a heart and was looking for Romance.  

We danced around the Autumn leaves where Acorns were 

falling around our heads and scattered along the Yellow Brick Road.   

Butterflies in autumn skies land on Chrysanthemums and 

orange red Pumpkins ready for pies.  

   

  

    

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

i saw you dancing with that straw man ... on that brisk Fall moonlit night ... always kind of loved the tin man ... you've ignited my belief in make believe my friend ... so well done says i! i think i hear the Wagon of Straw rolling past the cabin ... off i go ... down the yellow brick road :)
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... you gave me a "tear" of tenderness... when I think about the Wizard being such a mild-mannered man who tries to make amends for what we have become... much like the times we now reveal...
on the yellow brick road to the house painted white.
truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

;) ..................

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Or where oh where the butterflies fly in the by and by oh me oh my..pumpkins and pecan pie..wonderful I’m skipping down yellow brick road..🌹

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... glad to meet you skipping down the yellow brick road. We all can identify with The Wizard of Oz... and Dorothy with Todo and the red slippers. May your autumn bring the crispness of Apples and the colors of love. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Dorothy with Toto and her "silver" slippers.

[R.E. Ray]

Pat, aside from the brilliant imagery, I read a kind woman giving her time, maybe herself, to the scarecrow (lacking courage), if only to give him enough courage to dance. Interesting diversion on the Tin Man (looking for romance). Perhaps butterflies and autumn skies will usher a new season for the scarecrow and Tin Man. I enjoyed this one. A creative work in words and art.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Mr. Ray... yes, I did enjoy the dance with the straw man... I actually married a version of the Lion.
Thanks for your artful review. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Now I suddenly realize I must make a change in my poem, since the Straw man needed a Brain... perhaps dancing would shake out the cobwebs and the straw man would discover that his brain was there after all.
as ever, Pat

[An owl on the moon]

Your words carry us all over the most dreamish landscapes of autumn and Oz. Beautiful, tender, and misted, each line carries a story of its own. So marvelous.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Craig... In the autumn there surely would be a 'dreamiest landscape' with the yellow brick road... and Dorothy stopping to see her friends and family from home... disguised as the Scarecrow, the Tin man and the cowardly Lion. There must be a special poem for Dorothy as the Autumn sun smiles. Thank you Owl for your tender and misty review. truly, Pat

[Dave Brown]

the atmosphere you have created here is all so familiarly from the past that it is like coming back home to all those early days of imagination
Very nice

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dave... The Wizard of Oz is so much like real life... when we have hurricanes and find ourselves in a world where "there's no place like home"... the loved ones in our life take on an endearing characters as we survive the after effects of natural catastrophes . Thanks for stopping by. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

' We danced around the Autumn leaves where Acorns were
falling around our heads and scattered along the Yellow Brick Road. '

Few writers in the cafe could capture the sweet make-believe of The Wizard of Oz and this glorious time of year! Truly do have a lump in my throat, read your words three times.. could keep reading day-long, Pat! There are places and occasions that can only 'dwell' in a special part of our hearts and i think you've created just that. Such a truly clever and tender imagination you have, dear luv.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... you are a scholar of hearts. I could not hold a candle to so many poets... perhaps we each have a special gift... and can share wonderment together. My muse must be mischievous. Thank you for enjoying the Autumn musings. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

A long, long smile!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I loved the image of dancing with the scarecrow. It seems to me he would give the best hugs, and like Dorothy, I would miss him the most. Memories are plentiful here, gathering at my feet like autumn's leaves. Oh, and my most favorite of all - the pumpkin pies! You engage the imagination, Pat...what a feeling you exude!

[Patricia Wedel]

Kelly dear... you have added so much color to Autumn and the cool crispness is caressed against a sky where grey rain clouds are resting on moments of melancholy where summer sentiments are gathered in bouquets of sunflowers and memories of sand castles and children with pails of sea shells. Yes, pumpkin pies with the scent of nutmeg and cinnamon are appearing at our table and love is expressed with
the music of butterfly wings. Blessings and love, Pat

[Fran Marie]

Ahww what a lovely scene of autumn wonderment you paint here..enchaning words to make the heart glad..love the 3 characters of oz incorporated in this beautiful piece of poetry

Nice Work Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Fran... your review is as lovely as the lavender and red autumn leaves as they fall gently to the ground... as squirrels gather acorns. The yellow brick road seems like a perfect place to greet old friends and discover the joy of courage and heartfelt gestures when dancing with tenderness and love. truly, Pat

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I particularly love the last two lines, "Butterflies in autumn skies land on Chrysanthemums and orange red Pumpkins ready for pies." Such a perfect description for this time of year, and I love pumpkin pie. 💕💕💕💕💕

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Linda Marie... I was fortunate to find an heirloom orange red Pumpkin. My Mother made so many pumpkin pies. She managed a Restaurant and they had their own Bakery. No wonder I live to eat.
Hope your holidays have lots of treats. Thanks for a lovely review. Fondly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

We bring to life even inanimate objects and make them a celebration of October. Time for pies and lovely costumes. I like your references to that wonderful movie too. Happy October.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... wishing you a "pie in the sky" pumpkin pie and beautiful Autumn blessings. Thanks for stopping by. fondly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

You too. Enjoy. Autumn.

[Pryde Foltz]

That was so delightful. You really transported me to a lovely place. Combing the Wizard of Oz with Autumnal imagery was a stroke of genius:)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Pryde... it just came out of the "blue"... as poems often do... it is amazing how these old stories relate to feelings we experience to this day. Lovely to share this season of discovery with you. Fondly, Pat