September Sighs

Sighs of September in a heart inside out.

September Sighs.

September sighs of warm soft winds still tame, still calm wandering through oak tree canopy calliopes.

 Thimbles of Sprinkles have begun falling through green lace leaves not yet crimson.

 Tree bouquets barely traced by autumn fingers soon to hold touches of sunrise to sunset memories.

 Crescents of wind enter my space. Swirling leaves whirligig across the ground in surging surprise.

 Bright spotted towhee bids an early adieu to mocking Jay whom scolds and cries his own goodbye.

 No more standing in fields of cane berries plucking fragrant fruit

But Happy Reminiscences of sunshine Harvests now complete.

        Arrested attention, single dry scrub leaf falls to the ground in slow motion.

While distant tangerine leafed maple tree flickers her solo vibrancy throughout 

surrounding emerald woods. My eyes receive the message.

Quick as a heartbeat, Good Bye dear little caramel striped pine chipmunk.

I already miss your rare and precocious visits.

Coming cooler days will soon house tiny creature’s hibernation within this outdoor habitation.

Every inhale of contentment held within is followed by every exhale of what will be within God’s Blessed All Knowing..

For we await beauteous Change of season within coming autumn’s ballet.

 

Author's Note

What do you feel with the coming of September? Memories, etc. How does it show itself where you live?

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

Well, Kathy 🍂

It is for certain you've woken my sleeping heart and soul with this gorgeously blessed composition of colorfully dancing imagery, blended with imaginative metaphor and syntactical flow, the likes few possess inner-passion and wherewithal enough to gift such vibrant breath a'flow across the page ⁓ to lift and fill our amazed eyes and imaginations with such a vibrant portrait to Autumn's enchanting glory.

A perfect title and photo grace us, too, by virtue of your immaculate tastes in the nuances of irresistibly spellbound ambiance; then, spotted here and there, subtle rhymes tease and please the most discerning reader's palate:
"September sighs of warm soft winds still tame, still calm,
wandering through oak tree canopy calliopes.
Thimbles of Sprinkles have begun falling through green lace leaves,
not yet crimson."

And, there's more magic within EVERY line … whose poetic voice speaks like this? No one I know of, but You … I became increasingly enamored while perusing every word and line, Kathy … stellar!💫
Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully for sharing You with Us … hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍁


I so taken with this one, I'm going to message a few ideas your way, and if you detest them, just kick me to the curb.🤨

150/100

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard you are a great help. Everyone needs some positive and sunny light shone on them. Thankyou for being like that. I hardly think I am anything special but still to find commonality or appreciation surly goes miles with me. Again you are a blessing to many and of course me. Hardly know what to say but hope you find good and grace in your life.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Kathy,

Ever-so humbly and gratefully for your blissfully gracious words of gratitude and appreciation.

Cozy hugs 'n sunny smiles* ⁓ RJ 🍃

[Emily B]

September is sweater weather, leaves changing and the best month all year. I loved this

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Emily B,
Yes to find the comfort in Autumn definitely sweaters have a great part. I know what you mean. Sweaters are so comfortable and soft too.Tran
sition and just the feeling and smell all around of coolness and fragrant ground.
Thank you for your own take on this little writing of mine.
Bless you.
Kathy

[barleygirl]

Here in hot dry California where we get very little weather, I rarely feel September . . . but you've definitely given me a huge palpable dose of it! This is the most dynamic nature writing ever, the way you use lively verbs & fresh original language, your observations dance off the page. You pick unusual words to appeal to all the senses, which I love to see in a poem. Your poem has it ALL! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi Margie,
How are you? I hope of course you are finding cool stuff to do and loving your dogs and exercising the great creative mind we all love! Thanks so much for your wonderful review. I'm always tickled how others see things. We are all interpreters from our own place aren't we. Again thanks much for your great and kind words.
Bless ya!
Kathy

[barleygirl]

We are still starving for rain, only 10" in the past year here! But the good news is that I started growing lettuce indoors this winter & it has turned out big & beautiful, lining my sunny windowsills. I only meant to start some seeds indoors before planting outside later, but these things grew up so big & fast, some are ready to crunch! Yippee! (little thrill is all it takes for me) Hope you & yours are doing well, too!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Margie, how wonderful you enjoy your indoor farming. Any food grown is money saved and it is so good for you. Lettuce is so pretty. What kind is it? Boy rain is important all I can say is hang in there. Wishing you good.]]
Kathy
PS I would absolutly love to see prose about your process and experience within lettuce.

[barleygirl]

It's hard not writing about that lettuce, but I have to focus on this book! *smile*

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful description for September dear Kathy.
"Every inhale of contentment held within is followed by every exhale of what will be within God’s Blessed All Knowing..
For we await beauteous Change of season within coming autumn’s ballet."
I like the above lines a lot. I hope you are doing well my dear friend. Having some fun and being safe. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi Coyote,
How are you? It is a beautiful partly cloudy day this morning. These October days are are fun. Thanks for your words of kindness they always are really appreciated. Glad that some of my poetry is pleasing to you. Bless you and take care my friend!
kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

I always enjoy your work dear Kathy and you are welcome.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This was such a beautiful poem! The way you describe things is flawless and just so gorgeous and inspiring. I always used to find September a very boring month when I was younger, but now I love it. The weathers changing and so is everything else and new things are coming. Winter and fall are seen as depressing too often, I think. I loved this poem, it was wonderful.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Colacat,
Hello there. I love your review. It is delightful to know how you now feel as the change of season is trailing into your world! Yes, as you say, 'the weathers changing and so is everything else and new things are coming.' After the long days of summer with color and bright sun we will go into more in door activities. Thank you for your fun words.
Bless you and thank you for visiting.
Kathy

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Bless you too and I hope you’re doing well. (: you’re poem was truly my pleasure to read

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks much. I wish you more joys read within this coming season.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A blissfully said and beautifully described scene as September is painted for us.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks so much. September is the first breath of Autumn I think with it's own dear voice.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

What an incredible feast of rich autumn imagery. Also loved your choice of language Kathy. My autumn day here today in the UK, wet and windy :) Hope you are well. Take care and keep safe dear poet.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Christine,
Here in my part of Oregon it has been hot with devastating wild fires. Within the last week slowly things have cooled. Today finally we are getting wind and some sweet rain! Thankyou so much for your encouraging review.
Blessings to you and yours
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

That rain must be sweet indeed Kathy. All good wishes to you and yours.

[Sami Khalil]

I'm sighing already by the beauty of this poem. Wonderful lines abound here and there transporting the reader into the change and the nostalgia. I like all seasons in general but most preferably early Fall and Spring. Eyes receiving the message is a powerful statement. Glad I stopped by.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
I am glad you stopped by too. There are so many little nuances of beauty which catch us up within our natural world. Autumn is definitly super special. Thanks as always for your efforts and thoughtful reviews.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

I totally agree. Muchly welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

"Happy Reminiscences of sunshine Harvests now complete.



Arrested attention, "

[Kathy Van Kurin]

sami,
As a kid I picked berries to make money and remember it fondly now. Of course it's nice to gather berries as an adult too.
Bless your heart,
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

That can be a good story. You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

"Swirling leaves whirligig across the ground in surging surprise.



Bright spotted towhee bids an early adieu to mocking Jay"

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
Towhee and Blue Jay are always fun company for me. Had to mention them!

[Sami Khalil]

For sure. You are welcome and them.