Autumn sunflowers and sandpipers

Hummingbirds are drawn to sips of nectar in the center of a sunflower...

As sandpipers on wing leave shadows of smiles 

spread among the dunes of warm sand... 

Pumpkins are cut to bring the light of smiles 

as children return to school with summer memories 

Sunflowers bloom in tall eloquence against an

autumn sky of geese flying in formation to 

warmer climes where hurricanes have spent their 

time with floods and high winds causing pain and strife 

Neighbors helping neighbors with gifts of love 

pumpkin pies and slow cooked meals on wheels 

Apple pies and warm fires with hot cocoa and friends 

gathering for a season of grace and thanksgiving... 

Yellow roses gathered and placed with autumn leaves 

in colors of nutmeg and persimmon fruit on a table 

with candles lit to begin the season of forgiveness and 

reconciliation among our friends around the world... 

                                  Fine 

Amen 

 

Reviews

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A wonderfully described poem.....

Your descriptions in this piece really give the reader a deep insight into the colour and sights of the season of forgiveness. One can almost see the scenery and smell the delicious foods that must be in abundance at such a time of the year. Thanksgiving is something we Australians do not celebrate, yet its warming significance is admired from afar.

Another fine write, Pat. Delicious and wondrous on the senses and mind.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Doodley... it was a year ago when I posted this poem, and now again we have had a devastating storm in North and South Carolina. And yet we will have Thanksgiving in November. I know Australia has customs that may be different, however, we do appreciate the warmth of people and seasons. Thank you for stopping by with your lovely review.
Be blessed. truly, Pat

[Tom]

Inspiring imagery dear Pat, the colours, hues, pleasing fragrances and tastes of the Autumn season now upon us, as all make ready and gather in for the cold winter months that lie ahead!

A fine and thankful reverie, penned so eloquently with alluring charisma and knowledgeable gratefulness!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... may the colors of autumn leaves dance around your hearth as the season brings sunsets with love and devotion and memories of family and love... thank you for stopping by and leaving a token of goodwill and peaceful moments... truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

I could picture the sunflowers gently swaying in the Autumn breeze and see the geese flying above them. Your imagery is splendid, Pat. A message of peace in this very lovely poem of nature. Your love of life shines through. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi.. your review is as lovely as listening to the sound of "Autumn Leaves" being played on a baby grand piano. I feel as though I just caught a glimpse of a rainbow which I have not seen this entire spring or summer. We must be having "climate change". Have a beautiful day. truly, Pat

[Desert Knave]

So very pretty. I found it easy to "see" the things you were describing. ~Jim

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jim... I think "pretty" is a wonderful comment for sunflowers and sandpipers in autumn arias of musical overtures of colors ... while we help our neighbors survive the high winds of hurricanes. We will rebuild homes and plant new trees. truly, Pat

[Desert Knave]

I am quite obsessed with sunflowers ... one of my favorite pics is me standing next to a sunflower that is at least 11 feet in height.

[Patricia Wedel]

My neighbors who had a little girl five years old planted sunflowers and they grew so tall that the little girl seemed to live in a story book setting. The mother also planted a weeping willow tree. It is still weeping as they moved away. There was magic when they lived next door. Really "swell" that you are obsessed with sunflowers. I am obsessed with Dahlias, but that's another poem. hugs, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

You create hopeful and beautiful place.
"Yellow roses gathered and placed with autumn leaves
in colors of nutmeg and persimmon fruit on a table
with candles lit to begin the season of forgiveness and
reconciliation among our friends around the world... "
I liked the above lines. I pray daily for peace and calm in our world. Thank you dear Pat for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... your review is appreciated as the last of summer roses and Crepe Myrtle grace our hearts with prayers of reconciliation and peace in earth... goodwill to men ... Amen. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear friend.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Your poem is lovely, cosy with an 'all is well' feeling about it. Wouldn't it be fine if everyone felt that way. There are many in the world with terrible problems.
I hope you find forgiveness and reconciliation in your life as 'yellow roses are gathered and placed with autumn leaves'

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest aunt Astri... may you be blessed with the beauty of autumn and the last of summer roses and colors of love embrace your heart with peace and goodwill on earth. truly, Pat

[Great Aunt Astri]

Very many thanks. And, 'may the road rise up to greet you' (a Celtic blessing)

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes dear heart... I love so many things Irish... It is a tough time in the world.
We need to keep each other strong in Spirit. Amen truly, Pat

[Relic]

You've written the most ideal poem to ruminate over. Pumpkin and Apple Pie by the fire and clear images make this a great poem in my book.

Nicely done Patricia. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Relic... I appreciate your review of
autumn blessings as we recover from devastating hurricanes and loss of home and hearth. May blessings be bestowed on those who extend a helping hand to those who were displaced by the winds and floods of hurricanes. Our prayers ascend as we begin a season of love and understanding. truly, Pt