As Autumn Sweetly Slumbers

Did walk to the river thus to stare

upon a spider weaving there.

And water dancing on the stones

romancing them like flesh on bones.

A timeless moment in world’s of fear

to be lost in such enchantments here;

of imps and elves and nymphs and sprites,

glimmers shining with golden lights.

In reflections on the water’s grin

I see the softness of her fair skin.

Now feel her fingers entrancing me

and in lifting-light, I tingling plea,

that she would my enchantment be

and never dream to set me free.

The river’s rhythm dances on

with us in blissful mystery drawn.

Swift spider’s caught the silvery moon

as autumn sweetly slumbers soon…

Reviews

[Unspoken poet]

This is such a wonderful and lovely write. You are gifted. Keep writing always

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

When the heart is open for change it embraces that which thought it could never....beautiful as ever🌹

[barleygirl]

I have so much to say about this entire posting. First, your graphic meme almost steals the show becuz the saying on it is so apt & clever. Next, I usually do not like it when poets twist the subject/verb order around to suit the rhyme, if it sounds contrived. But this is one of the few times when I'm reading this kind of grammar flip-flop here & there & it jives with your perfectly crafted rhyme & rhythm, as if it were integral, not just a ploy to grab a rhyme. This reads very smoothly & naturally. Last but not least, this poem is everything I live in my wilderness existence, having the gift of being in close contact with all of nature's healing & serenity. In these times, people have lost touch with this level of serenity in many cases, so a poem like this really transports people to a place they might've forgotten, but really need to go (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[An owl on the moon]

Oh my goodness! Thank you for your kindness. So thankful for your insights... for your presence here.. on my page and the cafe. And yes.. these are days we need so much peace. May it be yours this season. And please consider joining our 13th annual collab this year. The info is on my page and Emma's. :)

[Fran Marie]

river’s rhythm dances on
+
with us in blissful mystery drawn.

Swift spider’s caught the silvery moon

as autumn sweetly slumbers soon…

truly a poetic expression of
beauty ..lovely and enchanting
poetry..enjoyed this one

nice work

[Lilly]

How gently beautiful - your writing never fails to make me smile

[An owl on the moon]

Oh dear friend... thank you for your kind reviews... always! Wishing you such a beautiful new season. :)