The Wide Changes of Season

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The Wide Changes of Season

The smell of the river drifts through the woods,

Cool breezes with a mystic aroma drifting among

The wildlife residing inside the corpus of plants.

Mingling vines with flowering brush,

As I walk on the paths inside the wilderness,

I notice the changing of time,

Old man winter will come soon.

The Hickory trees will turn their color to yellow,

A Sweetgum tree becomes red, as the Sycamore yellows,

And the Oak and Magnolia never die.

Nuts dropping like raindrops and squirrels gathering

And hiding for winter meals.

October skies with a gold sun,

The trees, the sky, and the water mirror that beautiful hue,

Everything changes and looks like it is made of

Precious metals.

Shining Willow trees bend towards the golden threads

Of the narrow streams,

Torrents of waves in someone’s dream,

Transparent light becomes the paraphernalia in

The whirl of the water.

                --J. E. Cook © 2015

 

Author's Note

Thanks for reading, please leave a reflection~

Reviews

[barleygirl]

These are all the very same details I notice & savor during this end-of-year season. I love your observations of nature, well-stated with a lightness that conveys enjoyment. As a lover of trees, I like that you've included many types. Great autumn scene you've painted here! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thank you again for telling me what you thought as you read my written work! Yes, a beautiful season of color and the trees make it happen along with the season of pumpkins, lower temperatures, and Halloween around the corner.

[barleygirl]

We got our first rain last night & now everything smells so pungent! *smile*

[Pryde Foltz]

You captures the season so beautifully, Jose. Thank you for this splendid write.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thank you, this poem was recently published in the Voice.

[Pryde Foltz]

Wow … congrats:)

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Smiles and Thank you!

[Ruth]

Beautiful...the shift of seasons are a wonder to a poet's heart I believe...

[Robert]

Ahh, the changing of the seasons onto fall we approach. I enjoyed reading this well written piece very much so Josie.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thank YOU! :)

[R Smith]

fantastic imagery Josie, I think your best poem maybe, just my opinion but you have captured true beauty in this :)

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks so much, Richard! I appreciate you reading it.

[R Smith]

you are always welcome my friend :)

[Sami Khalil]

Gorgeous imagery and a wonderful celebration of changes in the air. You are threading with golden threads...:).......

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks so much, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

:) Glad to hear from you!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome gladly......:)......

[Scott Metro]

A change can sure stimulate the emotions...I like the damp smell of many leaves piled atop one another on an autumn day..a slight chill in the air..a dim sun...yep autumn is a great time to reflect...plan and contemplate what is to come.
Good write Josie.

Scott

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks, Scott! :)

[Scott Metro]

My Pleasure..!!

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

:)
Nice to hear from you again!

[Sami Khalil]

Same here. Grazie mille

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

:)
Have a nice day there!