In Autumn

the ususal

In Autumn

There is a kaleidoscope of deciduous poetry.

I see it written everywhere.

Pages of it litter my lawn… dual labors:

The creation, not my fault,

The raking removal though, that falls to me.

There is no harm in it;

I could let it lie.

Soon snow will cover it.

It looks like that kind of year.

But I want spring to reveal birth,

Not just another body.

Reviews

[Alexa Apothic Red]

"Deciduous poetry" that is my favorite part, by far.. I agree about the beautiful scenery in fall. It is my favorite time of year! Oh and I heard on home and garden blip on the radio once not too long ago that actually leaving the leaves in your yard all winter, while lacking curb appeal, provides great protection and sequesters growth of your grasses and landscaping... some years it is best to opt to just let the leaves lie.. but back to your writing-I love the flow and composition! This is excellent writing!

[Delmar Cooper]

Not every poem is successful and most of mine end up like this one, but thank you for reading and for your comment.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha! i need to send this to my very good friend and ..neighbor ;) so enjoyed your poem ..a pity when the glories of creation fall to ruin in repetitious grey :( ... but then that is the challenge eh!?
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[Delmar Cooper]

Thanks for reading love thy neighbor but the deal is always any pecans on your side of the fence are yours - after all he does not rake your leaves.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha! that is true :}

[W.k.kortas]

Someone (Lord knows who, as the days and years roll into one another) told me there are no good writers, just good revisers. I can certainly emphasize--so many times I have abandoned pieces because I either felt I had gone to that well once too often, or I was unable to do the raking and removal mentioned herein. What writer does not want to create something that lives and breathes, not "just another body" going thump, thump, thump on the way to the boneyard?

[Delmar Cooper]

It is refreshing, but not surprising considering to whom I say this, to be clearly comprehended. Thank you for letting me know.

[Emily]

I love how you ended it!
Great job!