Autumn siege

A siege of rain, leaves that fall and chillliness.

A blanket full of hues of grey

glides hazy in quiet past

sad clouds of fall that travel

sign the chilliness of the day

 

rain lays itself so damp and drizzly

in squalls of tempered grief

on tired earth that’s catching fire

in the eve with fallen leaves

 

the night unpacks in marbles

time ticks away with hail

and cold wrapped up in rime

gives us autumn siege on sale.

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

Reviews

[Tks]

This feels like a fusion of Robert Frost and John Donne's metaphysical poetry, but of course, with Rudi's magical touch! The personification of seemingly 'mundane' nature objects..such as rain, and the "tired earth" marvelously brings to us, the readers, the beauty of the scene, within all of its tragedy simultaneously.
Your differing rhyme scheme was rather unorthodox as well, but it is a lovely distraction. You are a brilliant writer, Rudi. I'm glad and honoured to know you!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you so much, Tks, for these kind remarks. I'm honored myself to receive so much credit. Glad you like my writing style. Have a good day. :) Rudi

[sinNsincerity]

An excellent description of fall with all its wonders!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Sin in Sincerity, for reading my poem. Glad you liked it. :) Rudi

[B]

I see the merchants packing up all their belongings
Preparing for the winter
Mother nature does some of that packing too

Gorgeous

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Beautiful image you describe in you comment. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Nisreen. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

Very nice description for the upcoming Fall. I like the cooler days and changing of color. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, John, for reading and reviewing. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[....................]

you bring this autumn siege to live with the most vivid imagery, Rudi...the flow and rhyme/near rhyme is perfect all wrapped neatly in beautiful words...love the picture too, my friend

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, FT, for reading and reviewing. Autumn makes colorful words. :) Rudi

[Kelly Scheppers]

The orchestration of your words are like leaves falling aimlessly to the ground. What a glorious homage you've paid to Autumn, Rudi!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Kelly, for reading and reviewing. Autumn may be not my favorite season, nonetheless it's very beautiful and rich of colors and so thankful to make a poem about. :) Rudi

[Hakim]

another good poem. You always deliver

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Hakim, glad you liked it. :) Rudi

[Gee]

Nice Rudi,a vivid picture painted

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you Gee, glad you liked it. :) Rudi

[NeiL ArandA]

Rudi ... you really impressed me with this . There's someone that writes and loves nature . I thought she's the only one that could write about nature until I saw your piece . Truly amazing .

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you Neil, I just describe the clothings nature wears.:) Rudi