I love this poem by Beckarooney! I hope you do, too.
The trees are about to show us
how liberating it is
to let things go,
A blur of Jurassic trunks and octopus branches
once serene jades and emeralds
now spellbinding golds, rubies, ambers
fading embers falling
to leave their skeletal state
what sight is more breathtaking in winter
than these stark silhouettes against a zealous sunrise?
I relish being in attendance
with the morning mist
accompanying a hazy sunrise,
with a preponderance of golden yellow
giving the dark-red maple leaves
a rich, ornate presence
garnets in a Victorian ring.
A ripe apple or pear
their sweet aroma carried
on the crisp air,
to twist one off a branch
and sink your teeth into the crisp
sweet skin
is a primeval instinct
felt from within.
September is satisfying,
content, mellow
like an old friend
saying hello.
The anticipation of autumn
followed by winter’s slumber,
to embrace the darker months
makes the…
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dobetteralways said:
Lovely
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you.
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Liz said:
Brilliant – thanks so much for sharing this, Clare. Those opening three lines are perfect!
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Liz.
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susanpoozan said:
I love it too, thanks for sharing.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Susan.
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margaret21 said:
I’ve left my comment on Beckarooney’s page. Thanks for sharing these evocative words.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Margaret.
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KerryCan said:
This really captures so much of what I love about autumn!
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Kerry.
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Jill Weatherholt said:
I love it, Clare! Thanks so much for sharing. I hope you all are well. xo
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Jill. All fine, thanks. Richard is still waiting for the results of his tests.
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Laurie Graves said:
Yes, it really does capture autumn.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Laurie.
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quietsolopursuits said:
Very good, thank you for sharing this with us!
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Jerry.
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Andrea Stephenson said:
It is a beautiful poem Clare.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Andrea.
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Retirement Reflections said:
So beautiful with such great reminders!
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Donna.
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New Hampshire Garden Solutions said:
It sounds like here, right now!
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Clare Pooley said:
Yes! Thanks, Allen.
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germac4 said:
Lovely poem and immediately brings back the joys of autumn to me..
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Gerrie.
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Lisa G. said:
Yes, a fun poem! Who doesn’t love the mists, the bright colors, the crisp air? Very cute.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thanks, Lisa.
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Cynthia Reyes said:
It is beautiful, Clare. Captures the time so well. Thanks for sharing.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Cynthia.
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Lavinia Ross said:
A beautiful poem by Beckarooney, Claire!
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Clare Pooley said:
Thanks, Lavinia.
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Lavinia Ross said:
Wishing you a beautiful winter season, Clare. Although not officially winter here yet, it sure feels cold enough at night now. This week is bringing us some clear, cold nights and sunny days.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you very much, Lavinia. We have had a few sunny days and clear cold nights but most of our weather has been wet and windy.
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Resa said:
I adore this!I’ll head over to Part-Time Poets blog once I catch up here! TY, Clare. It’s a gorgeous piece. As a matter of fact, it could be a description of your blog. ❦
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Clare Pooley said:
Oh Resa! How very sweet of you! Thank you! I am so pleased you liked Becka’s poem 🙂
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Luanne said:
Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem!
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Clare Pooley said:
My pleasure, Luanne – and thank you.
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Beckarooney said:
Thanks so much for sharing this Clare! I’m a bit behind on blogging notifications (been moving house) and couldn’t believe there were so many hits on this piece… I love autumn and really glad you enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it.
Hope all’s well with you 🙂
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Clare Pooley said:
My pleasure, Becka. All is very well, thank you. 🙂
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thefolia said:
Autumn is special…so much beauty to enjoy. Enjoy every minute.
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Clare Pooley said:
Oh, yes! Thank you.
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quercuscommunity said:
Happy Christmas Clare. Hope you are all keeping well.
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Clare Pooley said:
Happy Christmas, Simon. All well here, thank you as I hope you are. A very Happy Christmas to you, Julia and family.
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quercuscommunity said:
Good to hear. I know it’s a busy time for you! 🙂
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank you, Simon. 🙂
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Know-All said:
It is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing this…
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Clare Pooley said:
My pleasure!
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kevin cooper said:
Lovely poem. 🙂
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Clare Pooley said:
It is! 🙂
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