Of all the ways and grace of Earth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of all the ways and grace of Earth,

We give thanks for autumn’s birth

In ripling harvests of rippling soil

We give thanks for strength to toil

 

Now dream of enchanted Saturn skies

And this season’s living lullabies

In emerald’s lush turned scarlet ripe

In dancing colors’ succulent stripes

 

Fragrance of pumpkin spices swift

Round apple cider’s luscious drift

Dancing, drifting, in lifting smiles

Families united from across the miles

 

World comes to life in misted sleep

As harvest moons light all we reap

The earth’s flutters in darkest shades

Meadows now slumber in gilded glades...

 

Reviews

[Jenny Nelson]

It does give a sense of summer ebbing away and winter being ushered in. I find fall such a sad season. It's so beautiful but what it brings is so cold and dark, but setting that aside, autumn in itself is as wonderful as you so deftly describe. Very pleasant piece.

[Miss Coral]

That third stanza- that right there- that's what I miss about living in the US. Excellent write, full of beautiful imageries bringing up nostalgias. Great write.

-Coral-

[Kelley]

What a great poem for Fall. I enjoyed reading it Craig.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day.
Kelley

[Desert Dreamer]

Brings to mind memories of fall harvests...and delicious pumpkin pie. A time to give thanks for food harvested from the earth. I look forward to making pumpkin pies when the pumpkins are ripe...

[the_stoic]

World comes to life in misted sleep
As harvest moons light all we reap
The earth’s flutters in darkest shades
Meadows now slumber in gilded glades...

i didn't even notice that you had coined a new word till i got to the author's note !! the words just blend into the image and present a whole new bright effervescent world ... fresh just like the morning dew ..

[Doreen]

Beautiful - crisp and calming. Very nice piece. I do like that line - ripling is an excellent word! Ah, for the freedom of poetic license. :)

[deeps]

This is a real lovely write Craig. I enjoyed this alot. Such a wonderful peace and light feeling. Amazing flow as well.

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

a lush painting to enliven all the senses~ a seasonal banquet of words~gorgeous~