Autumn Encore

(captured 30 seconds of this majesty, to bring out in the winter months)

On camera I have captured

the last of ochre leaves,

on the long brushwood strands 

of the birch, whipped into a frenzy

by a boisterous gust.

Silver limbs creak, bend and shake,

rays of morning glory pour forth

like a spotlight

in the theatre of my garden.

My tree is bathed in gold,

her encore magnifique.

I stand and applaud

leaf fall heavy at my feet.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

for me this is similar to applauding one who does "not go gentle into that good night"

maybe someone fighting a disease, gripping the tree of life until that last gust is just too much...but that person shows true color in the fight...like the maples in autumn.
love this piece

j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob and for your lovely response. I literally was applauding the magnificent beauty of what I saw. So pleased you enjoyed this one.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

I do so love fall too, i wish it would last forever, but it never listens to me! Maybe it doesn't listen to you too but at least you most assuredly hear it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bad bunny. I do indeed hear it. Your visit most appreciated.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I watched my two trees become empty. Now, I know Winter is coming. I enjoyed your words and how you described the tree. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. I love the trees in all seasons, even when they have lost their summer coat.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love nature too. In the Winter. The lakes near me are beautiful too and you are welcome dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote.

[NotUsinganymore]

Very nice. I love the autumn because the leaves are beautiful! I especially love the atumn folage here in Deoksugung Palace Road!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you JungLee. Pleased to meet you. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

I can easily see this photograph in words. And that is its strength. Lovely words with a tinge of melancholy.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes Ken a touch of melancholy when all those leaves are at your feet. Far more beautiful on the tree. Thanks for your review.
. Chris

[Stella Armour]

Beautiful isn't it Chris, birch trees are so graceful and i love autumn best of all the seasons; she is truly an artist and poet's gift. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella. The silver birch in my garden has provided me with many beautiful moments over the years. Lovely in all seasons, but especially in autumn. A poet's gift indeed :)

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

You are a true lover of nature, Chris. Although there is no visual photo with your words, your words painted the magnificence of an autumn field. I could see the tree limbs bending in the cool breeze and see the lovely colored leaves. Wonderful work. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Lydi**. You are so right, I am a lover of the natural world. I never have posted images with my poetry. Maybe one day I might try. I try to paint my own images with words. Hope all is good with you lovely smiling lady.

Chris

[lightsong]

I was there with You, taken to that world of Yours, that's Your talent, not only the beautiful way of Your expressions but how You can take us to live the moments with You. magical piece dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your lovely response Light. Pleased you could see the beauty in what I had outside my window. All good wishes.

Chris

[George David Hope]

Know the feeling..we have an apple tree and horse chestnut in our garden..it's a pain this time of year as you spend hours picking up apples, conkers and leaves only to go back later and find it's just as bad. Really liked and thanks for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you George. I can forgive the hard work of clearing the leaves when I focus on the joy they have given. All good wishes.

Chris

[Maxwell Ryder]

majesty is simple in its glory, harder to capture in word. Thank you for this snapshot.

Ryder

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Maxwell. You are so right, what the eye can capture in seconds can take much longer converting into lines.

Chris

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Wonderful poetic encapsulation of the seasonal moment - you should use the photo as the picture image for your lovely piece. Great comforting read ... :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Phill. Regretfully I haven't mastered uploading photos yet! Good to see you here.

Chris