Autumn's Muse

My favorite poem about my favorite season

Whisper soft on summer’s eve
Sultry warmth of starlit bright
Moonbeams glow endearing dreams
Hold me close throughout the night,

Autumn's rumor mere days away
Misty morning dew on lawn
Sleep comes easy, breezes blow
Waking with the stillest dawn,

Leaves know of the change to come
Preparing to depart their home
Falling free, from mother tree
Leaving branches there alone,

The seasons change preparing for
Winters bristling chill and cold
Autumn's muse coaxes me to
Collect my thoughts from days of old,

The beauty of the season shows
Of poets pen in verse and prose.

Author's Note

Art by: Vidan

Reviews

[Roland Petrov]

Autumn certainly was a muse for this lovely poem. The one line that seemed to spoil the rhythm a bit was "Autumns muse coaxes me to". I thought of alternatives, and suddenly I got it, but when I looked at your poem again, the line I got was the one you wrote! So now all I can think of is the possessive apostrophe: Autumn's.

[Trace]

Thank you for your wonderful comments and critique.
It warms my heart when my work inspires another to see the poem for what it says so much that they only wish to make it perfect. My thoughts on "Autumn's" is if it was "Autumns" it would be plural, or many.
Enjoy the remaining time of Autumn befor winter's chill.

Trace

[Roland Petrov]

I meant the two "Autumns" in the poem itself. Sorry about not specifying that; the title's fine.

[Trace]

good catch, just fixed, thanks for your great input.

Trace

[Sarah]

Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year. The smooth rhythm made your poem a delight to read. It made me think of Utah. How the mountains bubble with gold, red, and green. Made my heart so happy!

[Trace]

Thank you sweet friend for your wonderful comments on this poem, it is one of my favorites.

Hope springtime finds you happy too,

Trace

[TL Boehm]

Leaves know of the change to come
Preparing to depart their home
Falling free, from mother tree
Leaving branches there alone,

I gravitate to this especially but the whole poem is wonderfully written.

[Trace]

Thank you so very much my friend for reading and commenting on this poem.

Trace

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

One cannot help but be inspired by autumn. It's rich colors dance in the doorway between summer and winter, with the pulse of promise that she will return. The closing two lines are perfect!

[Trace]

I love Autumn, Ours cam e and went, Winter is knocking on the door now, with snow falling and Christmas lights going up.
Thank you so very much for the wonderful comments and compliments on my poem,

Trace

[Tiana]

Beautiful art that compliments your most gorgeous poetry, Trace ... Loved it :)

[Trace]

Thank you for your wonderful compliments and comments on this piece.
So nice to see you. read moreThank you for your wonderful compliments and comments on this piece.
So nice to see you.

Trace

[Adam Adams]

Not a bad shot. Kinda rhythmic & quite evocative to be read. Sounds you be talking here 'bout "memories" in guise of "autumn muse" that has enough of to speak the heart, deeply. Quite interesting!

[Trace]

Thank you for your interesting and insightful comments.

Trace

[MsJewel]

Sunning, stunning poetry my dear friend - I've missed you and your gorgeous words

Julie

[Trace]

OMG... I have missed you so much and your wonderful comments on my poetry.
I am so glad you are back.

Incredibly giant HUGGS.
Trace

[MsJewel]

and kisses to you

[Rita L. Sev]

What a gorgeous ode to this beautiful season, Trace! That final couplet could stand alone!

[Trace]

I am so glad you liked it.
Thank you for your wonderful compliments.

Trace

[Sami Khalil]

Change is in the air with multiple colors and somehow great anticipations. Your poem is beautifully penned anf fitting for this awesome season...:)......................

[Trace]

Thank you Sami for your "Always" wonderful comments and compliments,
Much Appreciated.

Trace

[Sami Khalil]

Much welcome. ....^).......

[1VJ]

Oh, this is exemplary, what a gorgeous way to bring in the season. I wrote a poem for Fall, Autumn's muse apparently wasn't as kind to me, I think I'm deleting it after reading this lush piece of striking poetry!

100/100

[Trace]

Every poet sees and feels something different and has their own way of expressing it.
Your poem is every bit as beautiful, if not more so.

Thank you though, for such a wonderful compliment, you honor me with your comments,

Trace