September Rain

 

September wrap your arms around me
     prepare me for the fall
with refreshing cool wet rains and breeze
    for soon Autumn shall call

 

 

Put spent flowers from August to sleep
    Shine a September moon I implore
All that's been sewn is now reaped
    'Tis time to close summer's door

 

 

Oh September, your sky is shy and sly
    and I'm ready for what you tell
Lucky to be born under your stars
    I fear I know you well

 

 

A month with two faces worn

    one of sun and heat

the other tells a tale of scorn

     one of coldness and deceit

 

 

 

  For you're the changing of the guard

    this I shall always remember

and your morning rain falling in my yard

    tells me it is now September

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Laura E. Aranda]

Personification is something I struggle with. You seem to be so comfortable with each and every style of writing you do! I love to read your work. It inspires. I like the line: A month of two faces....that is so unique and impressive. L O V E D IT!
I know each piece of work you do is sure to please every reader.
Cheers, lea

[Silent Kim aka mizmetap..]

Beautiful way to discribe the changing seasons.

A month with two faces worn

one of sun and heat

the other tells a tale of scorn

one of coldness and deceit



unique lines. Well written.

[Natacha]

that just flowed the whole way through
I thought this was wonderful!!!

[zoe luman]

Beautifully written Fran, your poem captured the essence of my feelings of the end of Summer, my favorite season. Zoe Luman

[C.T. Bailey]

This is a beautiful piece. Fall is a mysterious time and beckons change, just as you suggest. I love how you have personified the season. Very good write....and it is a memorable one as well.
Todd

[The Postman]

'Put spent flowers from August to sleep...'

just one of my favorite lines from this - nice work!

[Salvatore Buttaci]

Personification is not an easy poetic element to use, but for you, it's a cinch!

Sal

[BrightEyes]

this is an amazing write Fran; September is my favorite time actually - although I do love the cool winds of October as well. There is just something about September; how I can still wear my shorts during the day ; yet cuddle up under the comforter when the sun goes to sleep. I loved the easy flow of this work; the rhyme scheme made it roll off the tongue when read aloud.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

i always love fall, the warm days and brisk nights and all the beautiful leaves falling around me, you rpoem makes me ready for those days to be here now... beautiful work.

[AK]

And alas, we know what is coming. Please see my Too Soon Gone for an Alaskan twist.
Love this piece, very nice indeed!