I find myself in the breath of autumn
dancing below the bellowing pines,
they, indifferent to my presence.
I blow air into the wind, it comes back to me
like the boomerang I flew in July.
In a glance, I catch the shape of dust waltzing
in a light that drapes through the trees.
The simplicity of the oaks sustain.
Trees dress without warning.
Leaves burst, yellow, red, orange.
I shall think of nature’s bounty
And these trees that explode in transformation.
This worn path I took leads me to believe
I shared this walk
with the multitudes.
They too experienced the revolution
And we are the better for it.
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Author:
Katie B. (
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- Comment from author about the poem: About being in the woods and the beauty of the natural world.
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Katie I see the woods but intended or not I see the metaphor here as well. Change in any world comes with time's passage. We have all shared this path and still do. Very nicely worded
Good early morning to you and thank you!
You are most welcome Katie
Well done. Your poem explores the profound connection between nature and the human experience, particularly during the transformative season of autumn. It emphasizes the cyclical nature of life, change, and shared experiences among individuals and the natural world.
Beautiful.
Thank you!
Summer or winter, the run through the woods is a joy.
Thank you!
Very nicely done, indeed. I love this poem. Autumn is my favorite season, and is even more beautiful where I am from in Maine. But still lovely in Alabama
Thank you Megan!
Agree with Soren, this can be taken both literally or metaphorically. This is a very well-written poem that imbues your love of the beauty of the natural world to a deeper, more contemplative journey through the seasons of one's own life. Very well done, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you so very much Tristan!!
You are welcome, Katie!
Walking with Nature at Autumn time is so wonderful Katie, my favourite time of the year.
Andy
Thank you, Andy, for your comment.
beautifully expressed.. enjoyed reading it, as much as you enjoy the walk in the woods...
Thank you so very much Nafisa.
You are most welcome, take care, and have a good weekend..
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