Autumn's Expectation

Eggs whites strew across the evening sky, anticipating rain

Brown fluff interspersed with white, folding across the horizon

Hints of orange ribbon bleeding through the gaps of blue

Grey smudged along the edges, like a painter’s afterthought

 

Cool breeze caressing my hair like a lover

Finger combing it off my shoulder to expose my neck

Leprechauns leap beneath leaves dancing across my path

Faerie torches speckling darkness like dots before my eyes

 

I walk in solitude drinking in the smells of autumn

Fall approaches me like a forgotten friend

First hints of raindrops kiss my eyelids

I raise my face gladly welcoming her bequest

 

Summer is put to bed; contained deep within earth’s bosom

Nestled inside the heartbeat of yesterdays blessings

Tomorrow is soon enough to wear my mittens

Today I want to dance freely to the melody of change

 

Reviews

[BrightEyes]

Autumn has always been my favorite of the seasons; I had never truly examined the "why" of that. This gives me pause...makes me consider that perhaps it is that very "putting to bed" of things, the very essence of changing that the season brings. The promise of winter around the corner, a time for rest, a slowing down if you will, to recharge, refresh and be ready to renew once again come springtime. Definitely have to agree with Cat here (who sent this my way) one of the best tributes I've read to my favoirite time of year. :)

[Edie Boyd]

"Egg whites strewn across the evening sky"... gorgeous.

This was the perfect poem to read on the first day of autumn. Thank you!

[Arthur Crow]

This is a fine ode to Autumn, lush descriptions flowing with vibrance and passion. I really felt like I was pulled in and carried into the journey you poetically unleashed.

[Samuel Dickens]

Ah, Autumn. My favorite season, and I just can't hear too many lovely poems about it. Leprechauns leaping under leaves---now I like that. Nice writing, Lena.

[J.Sinclair (Morrow)]

What a beautiful poem. It gave me a new appreciation for fall. Thank you.

[Celtic Cat]

Be still my heart!!!! One of the best odes to autumn I've seen so far... and it is my favorite of all seasons. It does always seem to beg for change... I'm always looking for new endeavors in the fall.

Your words are so enchanting I felt a bit like bugs bunny following the scent of a carrot while reading... drifting happily... consumed by desire. wonderful, wonderful piece!!!