The coming of fall

Autumn is just around the corner

 

 

 

The coming of fall

 

Crape myrtle highlights

in chartreuse diversions, oak tree decisions

along brittle stem

Maple leaf push pins and ash scented postcards

Autumn approaches, its fingers to send

 

Northern now breezes

 as petals start falling,  blending the colors

 of September dreams

Days count much shorter and windows are open,

change in direction a’ dance on the stream

 

Standing behind me now

caught in the mirror, reflections of summer

and hummingbird song

leaves painted softer in patterns of wishes

butterfly tickles may happen along

 

Cider on counters

and scarves plaid and woolen, hang from the pegs

in the entryway hall

Come again welcomes on echoes of sunlight

send out the greeting, the coming of fall

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Photograph by me...somewhere in New Jersey

Reviews

[Rita L. Sev]

Cider and scarves, coupled with breezes and colored leaves... you have painted fall so warmly, Jack. I am so eagerly awaiting the change here on the East Coast, and your poem makes me want it even more!

[Jack...]

Rita, I miss your part of the world more than anything. Especially at this time of year. Thanks so much my friend.

[icelandicblue]

This was such a joy to read Jack. There are so many lovely lines and I really liked the rhyme scheme. The days might be shorter but they are glorious just like the images you have shown us here.

[Jack...]

I am sure Boston is beautiful right now Anne. I am so jealous. :) Thanks so much for your sweet comments.

[icelandicblue]

Ah but you won't be jealous come January!

[Jack...]

You've got that right. It's like a give and take seasonal thing. :)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Very beautifully crafted, Jack. I especially liked your last two lines: "Come again welcomes on echoes of sunlight/send out the greeting, the coming of fall" Autumn is the most gorgeous season and deserves the royal welcome you have provided.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Joyce. I truly appreciate your kind words to me.

[Angel]

Ahhh, yes...the smell of apples and maple sap cooking down into syrup...and the smoke from burning leaves. The breathtaking beauty of the trees, putting on their party colors...the crisp air...
Do I miss these things? Sometimes, I do.

[Jack...]

Angel, my sweet friend...I miss it every year at this time. It was 96 degrees here yesterday and it just doesn't feel right to me and even though I have been in Texas for 30+ years, a part of me still longs for the seasons of the north east. Thank you so very much.

[Angel]

I do not miss winter. Oh, maybe a little at Christmas time...but only then. I like the warm weather, I love to swim, and I'm not a Polar Bear.

[Pryde Foltz]

Yes fall brings the hummingbird back to my deck. No more plump flowers to feed upon. So special. Beautiful poem, Jack,

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Pryde. You have made me smile this afternoon.

[Pryde Foltz]

I'm glad at that

[SyberRose]

A beautiful photograph Jack..and fall is my favorite time of year...nicely penned with ink of many colors and sweet fragrant breezes...Rose :)

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much my friend.

[Marie]

Beautiful photograph...beautiful poem...yes, Summer is officially over; Jack said so.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Marie. Still wish I could feel it.

[Marie]

It's out there...

[Frieda P]

This is like the breath of fresh air that comes with the Fall season Jack, very luverly, and the photo is stunning as well, we do have great views here come this season...great one for this crisp Autumn day!

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Frieda. I wish I could feel it, all i can do is look at pictures and write poetry about it.

[Frieda P]

I'll Fedex you some ;-)

[Jack...]

Sounds like a plan to me.

[Sami Khalil]

"hummingbird song

leaves painted softer in patterns of wishes

butterfly tickles may happen along



Cider on counters

and scarves plaid and woolen, hang from the pegs

in the entryway hall

Come again welcomes on echoes of sunlight

send out the greeting, the coming of fall"

You have painted a beautiful imagery on the coming of Autumn and the many splendours that defines the season. Days are shorter like you have said but I'm not short on praise...Happy Fall...:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)