The warmth
of the sun
has become
bearable
My hair
shines golden
when touched
by the light
the old blooms
have all begun
to fade
and wither
becoming a part
of the earth's soil
once again
I close my eyes
and feel the softness
of the light
breeze
letting me know
a new season
is coming
I watch
as she chews
on grass
to soothe
her old belly
and listen
to the chirping
of the birds
reminding me
as I breath in
that I'm alive
-September 2014
i like the soothing calmness expressed here...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sumana :) Thanks for making another visit!
DeleteI think you have evoked the feeling of autumn beautifully. We can really feel the changing taking place as autumn moves in, can't we?
ReplyDeleteI love autumn! It's my favorite season. Always a pleasure to see you, Mary :)
DeleteThis really captures the emotion of Autumn and the beauty of the breeze.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit! I'll be over to see you soon :)
Deletetender feeling to it.. autumn is in the air :) and it's nice time of year to be remembered one is alive.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it though? I love the feeling in the air :)
DeleteVery evocative of fall, Torie......I wondered who is doing the chewing? a kitty?
ReplyDeleteOf course a kitty!! You know I love my kitties ;) Good to see you, Sherry, as always :)
DeleteSuch beauty of fall.. I feel some hope for the future through your words
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, thank you Bjorn :) Such a pleasure to receive your comments!
DeleteHiya Torie, enjoyed this seasonal evocation of transcendence very much... With Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Scott :) Glad to see you enjoyed your visit!
DeleteWell attuned to the season in an amazing breath of life :-)
ReplyDeleteZQ
Thanks so much, ZQ! Good to see you again :)
DeleteOh, yes! Autumn is such a gift! I live in the desert southwest, so the cool that comes in the fall is a wondrous blessing.
ReplyDeleteOh, I bet it is!! I'm know I'm definitely looking forward to cooler weather as well! Thanks for making a visit, Kim :)
DeleteNice image of fall. I too appreciate being alive... Thanks :)xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, humbird! Good to see you :)
DeletePain and strength shown eloquently in these words.
ReplyDeleteHere through Sherry.
Oh, thank you Gail. Sherry is a sweat heart :)
DeleteAh Fall such a great season and a great poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
DeleteGreat poem, Torie. You make me miss home and the change of seasons.
ReplyDeleteI wish we had more of the seasons where I am. Everything seems so brief, except for the hot summer! Thanks for making a visit :)
DeleteReminding us that we're alive..........autumn is such a beautiful season, my fave , I think...loved the imagery and the mood in this poem.
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite, too! I guess you could probably tell from the look of my blog :)
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