Stabbed by the Autumn Leaves

Here's a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur5pZxbd7hE

Jack-o-lantern love,
stabbed by the autumn leaves;
bleeding all burnt orange and sienna.
And it smells like
cloves and vanilla,
and loneliness. Kaleidoscope confusion,
that dog bite pain
in my soul.
I don my navy-blue corduroy,
as I bundle up for
the great void.

Author's Note

Here is a link to my recently published limited edition e-book, Rise Up Collected Poems and Short Stories
https://booksie.chainletter.io/i/thomaswcase888

Reviews

[Rosalie-O]

Strong words. The sense of loneliness is well conveyed. Well written.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[Amanda Reynolds]

Wow, the last three lines really hit me, thank you for these words and insight.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. I appreciate it.