Now.
Now dawn is slowly brindling the heavens
with russet striations of honeyed tones
changes are painting September mellow
in swaying meadows of harvest bonus.
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Now sun bows to be-whiskering greenness
as autumn begins its downward chorus,
fields growing tawny with ready corn-ears
show October shouldering ever forward.
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Now cuddles down rootlets doubley-deep
as chill urges racing for extra cover,
while underneath movement curls in sleep
top-growth must wait until cold is done.
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Now 'tho I lay down my proffered labour
after nurturing yields in welcome rest,
with good abundance yet being savoured
a gardener starts now to plan for the next.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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Paints a super picture - and I am now planning the garden for next year.
Yes 'tis the time of year for a bit of forward planning re.' the garden - - wishing you success with your ideas for next year Michael -
Paints a supper picture!!👍
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There is an optimum time for all things, often a small window... and although perfect harvests are invariably those well planned.. yet they are always at the mercy of dear old mother nature...
this is such a well crafted poem my friend..... cheers, N
Too true my friend - -- everything has its season and nature still gives us some harsh surprises despite the best laid plans Nev...................... thanks a load for your encouraging comment.
Now - this is a good write Fay!
So pleased you enjoyed the read Orchi.
Whilst firmly planning the future perfect i find myself gripped by mother natures savagery so it's very refreshing to read the purity in your words at this time.
Thank you for this pleasure.
Yes dear friend mother nature can deal out some harsh surprises despite any plans we may make - gardens are places where one day we have lovely flower beds and neat rows of vegs.. and the next - - whoooosh - - chaos with winds and rain bending and breaking all our efforts - - still we gardeners just will not give up in our quest for outdoor success eh dusk ? - - -Pleased that you found pleasure in the read......... and thank you for your interesting comment.
Wonderful write Fay, the pictures your words paint are so enthralling.
Well thank you so much my friend - am so pleased you liked the read.
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