It's Nearing Autumn

It’s Nearing Autumn

photography by Kelly Scheppers

 

it’s nearing autumn,

already the wind is turning

 

my cat sleeps insouciantly curled

at the foot of the bed

 

where tonight a blanket will lay

in a horizontal fold.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

oh you little temptress you ;) the Cafe' is ablaze with the colors of Fall .. well done .. you might like "Roots and Wings" by Ruby .. you have both done such a fine job presenting fall in subtle human sensuality ... great stuff says i, Kelly ... your minimalist skills are sharp as ever .. thanks for me word of the day too! Cats are like that .. yes they are! love ya girl ... fall winter then so quickly my daffodils will be poppin' .. love on ya girl!
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Are you ready for another winter? The farmers' almanac predicts a repeat of last years, so what a sight for sore eyes those daffodils will be! Thank you, darlin...take care, ok? x

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... we must keep them fresh in the mind's eye eh?! like you legs Legs! ;))))))))))))))))))

[Dave Brown]

nicely done
We have had to close the bedroom's french doors, get the quilt out and the little dog is cuddling ever closer

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe our four legged friends feel it just as much as we do. Thank you, Dave!

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Kelly... so you have an unruffled Cat... who has learned a few things from you...
I can imagine... a soft touch and purring its way through each day.
"Already the wind is turning". You are the quintiessental artist of words.
Your mind turns like a windmill in a field of Tulips. truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

No one crafts a review quite like you, Pat...thank you!

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you dear Kelly... it seems "aging" has opened up a unique part of my brain... that makes my golden years as fruitful as a garden in May. Hugs, Pat

[Pete]

it surely is. you read my mind. thanks for capturing it for us as we ready. i've already begun focusing on leaves anxious for them to start doing their thing. nothing better than the warmth of a cat in bed when there's a chill in the air. perhaps one of my favorites of yours ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thanks, Pete. That means so much!

[Fay Slimm]

Your words ease reality of autumn right into our minds Kelly - have to admit I love cosying up with Autumn evenings and gold leaves under foot on my hat and scarf walks - - -your talent brought back the true feeling of fall - - thanks for sharing your curled and carefree cat too.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always been that sweater, jeans, boots and scarf kind of girl. The chunkier the sweater, the better. Thank you so much, Fay!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Your poem is a gentle precursor of one of my favorite seasons.
Bring it on, I am ready for the rain of leaves and their brilliant turn.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Yes! Me too, Cherrie. I'm feeling it in my bones as we speak!

[Jibey]

The turning wind, the blanket, the insouciant cat... a few brush strokes the conjure up a whole world. Yes, as September begins to bite there is that change of atmosphere, the sense of summer long lost, of winter ahead. The detail in our existence sometimes says it all.

The was a picture to ponder.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I always find an eloquence to your reviews. Thank you, Jibey!

[Chris Shaw]

At the mention of blankets, the temperature starts to drop. A beautiful time of year, but one which can bring a chill. Your lines are incredibly visual Kelly. I can picture your cat snuggling up on your bed. And that extra blanket in case it is required. Your posted image is fabulous. A solitary leaf can tell you so much, especially by its colour. All good wishes. A first class poem.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love preserving leaves. The color variation on some of them really is striking. Thank you, Chris!

[Dave]

What sweetness you portray. Cat curled so nice and snug ever ready for the coming chill beyond autumn.
You, wrapped in the warmth of your blankets with a kitty to keep your toes warm.

Thank you - Kelly. Take care - Dave

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Dave. Hope all is well in your world!

[Ted Kniffen]

Well done, Kelly. There is quite the scene set in these six lines, one I know quite well, with the exception that our 'cat' is a dog but he does sleep at the foot of the bed.
You have set the mood with this one.

[Kelly Scheppers]

They lay at the foot of my bed UNTIL the vacuum cleaner comes out, then they're under the bed! Thank you, Ted!