An Autumn Harvest

Neville

An Autumn Harvest

 

Come hither and tarry

Mid these wind fallen apples

Come hither and tarry

While they’re strewn all around

 

Come hither and gather

Them swiftly my lover

Before they do bruise on the

Parched autumn ground

 

Use your pinny and shawl

Your basket and boots lass

Come gather wind fallen apples

As they do lay all around

 

Use your hat and your dress

Your coat and my barrow

And fill to the top girl

The old cider maker’s press

 

In this drought in this valley

Come hither and tarry

Come gather wind fallen apples

And true….

 

Then stack em all proud

And pile em all neat girl

To slake the hunger and thirst

Of they who work in the fields gall

 

Then come hither and tarry

Mid these wind fallen apples

Come hither and dally

So we may one day yet marry

 

In an orchard in autumn

Just ripe for the picking

Sweet wind fallen apples

And so bloomin true ……

 

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 7th, 2019 00:48
  • Comment from author about the poem: ...........It feels like autumn, this late summer mane...
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Comments12

  • Fay Slimm.

    I was there in that orchard so clear was your picture of autumn long past Nev. A fresh morning read of times when living was simple - - and I loved every line.

    • Neville

      Bless you Fay and true.. I was helping to tidy up one of the many local orchards recently and was reminded of the original inspiration for these old words of mine.. I find a glass of cider helps.. cheers.

      Your Friend, N

      • Fay Slimm.

        Golden nectar is cider my friend - - made me merry many a time as did your poem. Thanking you (hic) for the memory.

      • orchidee

        A fine write N. Is she your servant? She's a busy gal there, picking all them apples!

        • Neville

          No not a servant, just a very good friend and willing to please.. she also has a fine collection of fruit.. And before ye swoon... Cheers

        • Goldfinch60

          I was there as will and had a wheel barrow in which I gently laid the apples ready to eat and convert into apple juice and cider.
          Wonderful write Neville.

        • dusk arising

          Reads like a traditional folk / workers song and has great rythmn.
          On re-reading i'm hearing the instruments, pipe/whistle, violin, accordian/squeeze box and drum.

          I'm also of a mind that soon i shall gather the black berries of autumn and yes those beloved Bramleys.

          Really inspiring and a treat to read.

          • Neville

            Hey thanks DA.. precisely the feel I was hoping for... enjoy those berries now..

          • Clara

            Oh this piece tells such a story. The imagery created by your words are strong. Wonderful piece.... Lovely tribute to autumn and apple picking. Enjoyed this one.

            CLARA X

            • Neville

              Thank you my friend, you really are most kind..

              Neville

            • Andrew Charles Forrest

              I see what you did there

              • Neville

                Gonna call you eagle eye.............. Cheers mate.. N

              • Michael Edwards

                Such a vivid picture painted in the real gem of a write - into the favs.

                • Neville

                  Hey.. thank you so much Michael..... much appreciated... N

                • Alta H Mabin

                  Amazing imagery.

                  • Neville

                    Thank you so very much Alta... a most welcome visit this chilly Saturday .... Neville

                  • kevin browne

                    Then come hither and tarry is just a brilliant, flowing, at ease and collect throughout the fallen apples...

                    • Neville

                      cheers mate.. much appreciated and then some...

                    • Poetic Dan

                      Brilliant I was whistling along!

                      • Neville

                        Good man Dan.....

                      • Christina8

                        A refreshing read...reminds me of apple cider which I no doubt will enjoy soon...Loved your poem!!

                        • Neville

                          Thank you kindly and muchly and morely.... careful with that cider or ya could end up poorly.... N

                          • Christina8

                            LOL your reply made me smile!....C

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                          • Suresh

                            I was transported to thy orchard, seeing the flurry of movement of lasses and lads, young at heart,

                            • Neville

                              then I am well pleased with myself, I must say.. and thank you too Suresh my friend...



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