Favored Neighbor

For months

you've worn your emerald gown

it made you look - 

plump, 

lively lush and verdant frills 

that moved in harmony with every breeze 

Today, 

you gave a glimpse of tomorrow's trend - 

a teasing tinge of tangerine, 

a blush of bittersweet -

my favorite frock 

in your wardrobe 

Strut your stuff proudly, 

good neighbor, 

until it is time for you 

to bare all come winter...

Author's Note

There is a tree on the lawn across the street from my house. It can be seen perfectly from my living room window. I watch the seasons change on her branches...

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

You have great observation eyes along with your several talents...I like the usage of wardrobe too. Excellent...:)...........

[Rita L. Sev]

It is a beautiful tree, hard not to observe :) Thank you, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:).......

[NoelHC]

I have a similar tree across the street that goes through the most impressive changes throughout the year, right now much like the tree in your photo for this poem.
Well written, I enjoyed this.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you noel - glad you enjoyed, and happy for you that you have such a neighborly tree as well... :)

[Igarin]

At first I thought you were enamored with someone close to you...LOL...Your writing is clear and pretty...

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Igarin!

[TL Boehm]

so appreciate your gentle sense of humor and this one is no exception.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for such a kind comment, Tammy!

[Frieda P]

Thought you were getting sassy calling your neighbor out on her size, but I should have know better, this pleasantly plump statement of a visibly changing season is so you...you always bring a smile Rita. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) The "plumpness" of this neighbor adds to her beauty... Thanks so much, Frieda!

[Marie]

A beautiful way to write about fall...a tree making a fashion statement...

[Rita L. Sev]

And she is lovely in every dress... Thanks, Marie!

[realmwriter]

I think, simply by reading this, that I too can watch the seasons change in the mirror of this write about a tree that changes her leaves colors just as the seasons change. She sheds her leaves and in so doing she bares witness to the coming of winter. What a brilliant piece.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Realmwriter! Yes, she heralds the seasons, and I bow to her wisdom...

[realmwriter]

As do I bow to the wisdom of nature. For we have many lessons to be learned from the wisdom and patience of nature and all its beauty. You are indeed, most welcome.

[kublakhan27]

Wow, I so relate to this...my backyard is literally part of a walking trail, and there are lots of trees to see when I look out my window...I can also chart the progress of the seasons quite clearly...I love the metaphors and colours in this piece...tangerine is one I'd never thought of before...love the 'wardrobe' as well...this is a gorgeous tribute to autumn...nicely done Rita :)

[Rita L. Sev]

What a great backyard to have! I am fortunate to live in a part of the city that not only has trees on the street, but is very close to a walking trail through the woods. Glad you liked this little glimpse of Fall - Thank you, Steve!

[kublakhan27]

The lion's share of my poetic ideas come while looking out the window...I'm scared to ever move out of this place now haha ;) Always a pleasure Rita :)

[redflutterby]

This is wonderful Rita....you paint a pic of autumn like no other!!! Love this!

[Rita L. Sev]

Aw! Thank you so much, Red!

[Einstein Noodle]

big smile across my facha bruta .. i can just see you at the window watching her sway in the breezes as she changes .. the colorful maples don't do well around here and the few that have thrived are in well known locations .. their crimson brilliance is undeniably spectacular .. you do such enjoyable work Rita! another delight for me!
E.

[Rita L. Sev]

So happy you enjoyed this taste of the season, E. :) Thank you! My favorite chair is positioned so I have the perfect view...