AS AUTUMN TURNS
How grey the slippery pathways lie
on days like this when affluent rain
falls heavy on the thirsty land.
See how the watery rays of light
turned silver plated in the mist
reflect upon the heath topped hills
which dip their feet in shining seas
where silk white stallions dance.
Listen to the keening winds
as lanyards tap and squawking gulls
sweep low across the paynes grey waves.
Michael Edwards © September 2019
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- Comment from author about the poem: In case you're not familiar - Paynes Grey is a popular blue-grey in the watercolour palette. And forgive the painting which doesn't really complement the poem but it is especially included here for dear Laura.
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I can see your words in my mind, wonderful.
Wonderful painting, intriguing to look at. Are those two figures in the doorways half way up the steps?
Not intended to be figures but if that is how the eye sees them then that's a bonus - thanks Andy.
A fine write and pic M. Snail-saving season again - or seasons. It may happen in more than one season. Them snails journey across the 'motorway' of life, i.e. crossing paths in damp weather.
We can pick them up and speed them on their way, so they are not crunched underfoot.
I gather them up as often as I can and return them to the hedgerows - probably the same ones over and over again.
A read to remember and save -- your verse had me spell-bound and that painting I have called Mystery is fabulous. Must see and read this posting again.......
You do me a real honour Fay - the painting is called Venetian Interior.
Brilliantly done ae ever my friend
Thanks so much PD
Exquisite Michael there is no other word
Exquisite. The hand of a master.
Oh gosh - this is turning out to be a great day - you are so kind as are the other comments. Thanks so much.
not only an exceptionally good poem today Michael, but an education too sir..... thank you.... Neville
My pleasure and I'm as appreciative as ever.
ANGELA HERE (9:30 pm Sat) Another Saturday gone but a nice sail this afternoon in the Bay 16C = 61F Spring is here ! Love the Pic'n Poem. Brian & I love the Architecture in all Italian Cities ~ Venice especially. Touring Europe is one of the things Ive missed !
Love the nuances of English Coastal Autumn Days ! O to be in England now that Autumns here !
Brian I have gone Chinese Today - TANG POETRY & Chinese Music - ENJOY !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love A & B 🧡 💙 🧡 💙 🧡
Thanks for info on Paynes Grey
Shades of Hookers Green ~ See
John Betjaman - Christmas !
I also use hookers green quite regularly - mixes so well with other colours for some lovely subtle greens. I envy your sail - I'm still hobbling and beginning to get quite frustrated but time will heal.
Hello Michael,
An excellent write on Autumn and its charms. I love the picture too.
Keep writing FineB
Thanks FB
lovely write n
michel,,been very hot here,just started to rain a little last night and today,i can feel fall coming
Yes all the signs are here as well. Colder nights ', heavy dews, and the turning greenery. Thanks Ron
you`re welcome
What a beautiful write!
appreciate that - thanks b
You’re welcome 😊. It completely blew me away! Definitely a favourite of mine!
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