Autumn Court

Heavy mist presence, extend your scepter:

Horn of power-Autumn!

I see you holding court; calling attention your realm.

Flashing banners wave! Gilded leaf confetti lists through the air.

Blood fire pulled from very earth, strength of our days!

Simply command us.We are your loyal subjects.

Brilliance majestic entrances our eyes. We bow.

Your fire burns within us. Oh we need your brilliance!

Warrior strength-pure, coalesce within us.

To live in courage, fear conquered? Oh opportunity!

Slowly she enters in procession wearing deep multi-colored robes.

Every minute passing, splendor emits beauty's fragrance.

Purest amber, royal purple, orange passion: Oh Majesty!

She has visited us but even now  she is fading.

"Too soon, the time; must you leave us?

Fading, fading......one last dance.

She welcomes the prince of winter into her arms

 together they continue in dance.

Rush of tempest, the royal ones rise,twirling the whirlwind

We gaze after them in joy.

For the life we possess exists within dormancy's rest. 

Short our lives so precious.

Within season's truth.

Author's Note

I did a little more editing.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

well said ..most appreciate the attitude toward not only Autumn but all the seasons .... each with its' own brand of poser and majesty .. i must confess ...fall is the best in my heart ;) enjoyable read and walk through the woodland Courts with you :)
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Einstein Noodle,
It means much to this soul that another such as yourself has appreciated this little bit of Autumn whimsy. Fun was this experience. I would notice the colors growing and laid out in splendor and it was like a picture, a tale laid out and I just wrote it out. It was really special to me. I am thankful for people who come and read my earlier stuff. Thank you!
Bless you so much.
Kathy

[M.E.Lyle]

You've expressed the passing of seasons in such a way! I feel the coolness of oncoming winters bitter cold, leaves falling and blown away. I love this time of year, and you have brought it out in words. I am now in the fall of life, looking back at summer and spring, wondering where they've gone.
A wonderful, melancholic write. Thank you so much.
M.E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

M.E.Lyle,
In the fall of life' that is meaningful isn't it? I guess the reality of time being so fleeting brings the beauty of life even more precious. Thank you so much for your insights and opinion. It gives me pause to think, ponder. Learning from others is such a gift! Bless you Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

The change of seasons is seasoned with meanings, extended with glory and fraught with wonders. Happy is the soul that connects and liverth to see another reason. Change is the only constant and reminder of maturing. ....
Marvelous. ....::::)))))

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
Insights shared are so great! To receive notes from others so nice too. I guess the hope is to learn and find meaning. Extended with glory and fraught with wonders. Change is the only constant. Hmmm. Yup apples of gold..............bless you and have a lovely Thanksgiving season. Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Happy Thanksgiving to you. You are welcome. ....:::))))

[redzone]

this is a fun and colorful write Kathy, just like Autumn... Autumn into Winter, and paving the way for Spring to unfold new life and freshness.... without the fall, the would be no rise... anyway.. touching poem and one I enjoyed reading and thinking about...

redzone

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Redzone,
Yes, isn't that the truth?! Colorful. So lovely and inviting, and Spring is what we all eventually are crying out for.Thanks for taking the time to read and your thoughtful response. Kathy

[barleygirl]

I like that your poem of autumn is quite different than most . . . you've personified many of the aspects of autumn as if it's a royal affair, so much majesty, so much power over us . . . these ideas feel foreign to me, when it comes to describing things in nature, a natural season. I do see all the nature shining thru your message with good imagery, it just seems unusual to me, using the royal treatment here. That's a good thing, becuz I love it when a writer takes an original approach.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

barleygirl,
I just try to write what is in my heart and I love how you do the same! Thank you for your view of how we all see our lives differently. Your writing inspires me. I need to keep learning and know it. Kathy

[emmajoy]

'Blood fire pulled from very earth, strength of our days!'

Beautiful writing, filled to the brim with admiration for not only the third season but its likeness to life before death. There are strong spiritual touches, 'praise be for what is given, each in its own time'. Life has its distinct shades and meanings just as Nature does when itdisplays moments of absolute glory. .

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Emmajoy,
Your positive input only encourages my heart. Admiration for the third season.........I like that. Praise for what is given. Your description is beautiful here. You must be a poet.......I am smiling. Blessings Kathy

[emmajoy]

Had to alter a phrase in penultimate line: '.. . life to Nature.. '

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Smart poet and writer; it is neat to hear your comments!

[emmajoy]

I try! Have a sweet and happy Tuesday.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

my dad is in his late autumn, just visited him yesterday at the memory care unit of assisted living...we had lunch together...he was having a good day, and it was a good visit...he is 97--

autumn is when the trees are most beautiful....the leaves shine with color...as most get noticed late in life..for some reason..

beautiful poem..probably would leave out the author's note...but i am always for letting the poems speak for themselves allowing the readers more freedom to interpret...
oh, one thing--i think you meant, "too short---too short"

really a beautiful piece of writing.

j.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jacob erin-cilberto,
Autumn of life......here is a definite lesson. My parents and in-laws as well are in there mid-eighties and it is very sobering as our family is touched by our care of them. I am glad that you and your dad have one another. It means everything that you love him. I did take your timly advice and thankyou so very much! blessings Kathy

[MYRETOUN]

Once wrote a poem called nature has no seasons

"what does nature need of timely seasons when all of time is nature's need"

Will post it one day

I think your poem is exquisite

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Myretoun,
all of time is nature's need" hmm....interesting yes your poem does sound provoking! I appreciate hearing from you.............Have a nice Saturday-Sunday Kathy

[Lorry]

One last dance is such a beautiful thought Kathy, yet it is not the end, just a continuation of natures cycle. Beautifully captured.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Nemo,
One last dance before winter and another change into shorter darker dormancy. Nice to hear from you. Kathy

[Lorry]

Always a pleasure :)

[Ted Kniffen]

What you have written here Kathy, comes from a royal court indeed. Brilliant depiction of the changing season. Good write.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Ted,
The colors, feel and air do remind one of royalty. Thanks Kathy

[Robert Haigh]

An inventive write, full of visual poetry. Beautifully penned!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Robert Haigh,
This writing thing is good for us; heart and minds-soul. I very much appreciate your review! Thanks and much blessings to you in life and wrting kathy