Autumn leaves are falling
Soft, golden and brown
The sun lends them a glowing hue
As they slide down to the ground.
The woods, they say, are deep
And dark and lovely too
But there’s still a promise of sunshine
As the sun has not bid adieu.
The trees stripped bare of leaves
Stand sentimentally aloof
They regret and they resent
The seasonal loss of their roof
The river gurgles and babbles
As it narrows into a brook
It gently laughs at a rabbit
Snuggled cosily in a nook.
The music of the river
And of distant church bells
Mingled harmoniously together
Cast a hypnotic spell
The drops of water sparkle
In the light of the dying sun
They transform to a golden river
The like of which was seen by none
The rocks gleam with hidden gems
Which wink with a luminous glow
At a creature with eyes as lovely –
A sparklingly clear-eyed doe.
The forest is quiet as it beholds
For the umpteenth time such a scene
Whilst the nature-fairy blesses the place
Having come in lieu of her queen.
The autumn leaves rustle
As they softly downwards fall
They are both green and golden
And they form a bed on the knoll
Bringing a peace to the mind
And a warmth to the heart that’s rare
The leaves then depart to the soil
Promising to return from their lair.
And though they are but autumn leaves
They spread the gaiety of spring
As they like the lovely beauty queen
Much solace and content do bring.
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Thank you for this rich and prismatic poem! Obsessed.
delighted to know you like it..thank you so much..have a fruitful day
A beautiful poem it shows bravery in the use of so many good near rhymes along with its rhymes. There is good creativity in the wording and metaphor use in this poem and it leaves a peaceful feeling. Loved it a fave
thank you so much for your constant support and favorable reviews - boosts my spirits...
have a good weekend
You are most welcome it is my pleasure
My friend, this is an elegant hymn to transience...each verse gently turning the page of a golden day. It soothes like sunlight filtered through falling leaves. Well done! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
when i visit my daughter in Amsterdam, and see the red, golden and even yellow leaves dropping regularly on the ground; and my feet crunch their way through this lovely pathway, it is truly inspirational..
thanks for the feedback
Indeed. I live the Poconos, PA, and we get wonderful fall foliage and foot crunches here too! It is very inspirational indeed. You are most welcome, my friend.
This is straight out of a walk through the forests of deserted castles in Scotland. And your use of onomatopoeia is impressive. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a poem about nature so much.
This poem has invited me to consider the eternity of nature. For as long as the existence of our earth, there has been the flourishing of life.
thank you - am overwhelmed by the lovely response.
have not yet been to Scotland, though it's on my bucket list - hope to see the sights I have written about one day.
yes, as long as life is there on earth, Nature will, and should thrive
Dear poet you pay a beautiful tribute to my favorite season. The imagery takes me on a walk through the forest where I can catch a falling leave for luck. It flows gently like your babbling brook, and instills a sense of peace and contentment. Thank You!
your response is also so poetic and beautiful - am awestruck..hope you gather many beautiful leaves, and they bring you luck..
take care, have a great week ahead
What a picture you have painted here for us all to enjoy throughout what remains of our autumn and for the rest of forever .. Neville 🍁🍂🍃🍀🌿🥬🍁🍁🍃🍂🌿
Always a pleasure to hear from you - and yes - I hope that not just the picture but the reality also remains with you every passing year..
have a beautiful autumn until it lasts...
Beautiful. Vivid and sharp.
thanks for the positive comment
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