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homemom1fl |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 6:34:56 PM I adore autumn! It is most assuredly my favorite time of year and as you can imagine, being a Florida native, not one I get to experience often. I knew that the leaves would not have changed yet when I came to TN/KY(2007) and when I come back in Nov. it will be too late. Interestingly enough, as I drove into the Smokies, approaching Chattanooga, it was as though I could see the magnificent autumn colors trying to break through. Everything was still that dark, dark green but in my mind's eye, I could see the reds and golds. It stirred me deeply and it also brought to mind the change we humans go through (especially us women) as we enter our autumn years. There is that period in between that is so dreary and boring but if we look harder something is trying to break through. I knew then and there that I had to capture that experience as best I could. So here it is (though it needs tweaking), bearing my soul to you all, my poem: Autumn by Chris Roberson
There it is There, just under the surface Undulating, pulsating Calling out to be seen
Cloaked in its former array Now a facade Trusting that the hungry will see Will recognize And be moved Yes, it is a little early And to the shallow Nothing spectacular No not even special But I, Oh I see them clearly I recognize and glory in The hills, waiting To repel their drab, worn green To adorn themselves in splendor Ruby, bronze, gold and copper Precious colors Colors of value and worth
So like the proverbial autumn years No longer the exciting Brilliant, yellow hued green of spring The innocent flush of bloom No, that has faded And the current appearance doesn't Cause much of a stir It is tired, drained Perhaps, dull But, there Just there Grandeur is about to appear Lines of life Evidence of laughter And tears A silver crown of glory Like an elegant frame On a beautiful portrait Announcing to all that This season is the finest of all A season of value and worth |
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homemom1fl |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 11:49:46 PM thanks all for your kind words, they are appreciated! I always travel to KY or TN for fall and spring because I just can't miss the beauty of those two seasons. I adore autumn leaves and those breathtaking colors and I also love the dogwoods, redbuds and blossoming flowers of spring. The first year we owned land in KY we closed on it in spring. I had loads of dogwoods in full bloom and went up to each and every one of them and said, "that's MY dogwood!" I was thrilled and felt like I was dreaming LOL! |
Back Home Again |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 9:28:17 PM Chris....You have written a delightful poem! I believe poetry is meant to be shared with others.....Thank you for doing just that. I'm an Autumn person also!! I guess Autumn is just the perfect season to appeal to all of our senses!
Until Later, NM Audrey
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country lawyer |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 1:58:12 PM Enjoyed your lovely words, Chris. I wouldn't "tweak" it a bit! Just perfect as it is! (I love autumn too!)
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whiteraven |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 7:56:50 PM Thank you for sharing! It makes me want Fall to come much sooner!
whiteraven
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willowtreecreek |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 7:15:28 PM beautiful!
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