Soon it will be knocking at my garden gate
It fills me with grief that has no name
The remaining marigolds stands so straight
Their brilliant orange warms them like a flame
Bathed in the clear light of an autumn sky
The lovely dahlias they too, will soon go
When the evening comes and the winds die
Oh if only there were an aftermath glow
Pretty morning glories will close for good
As the ice crystals cover each tiny stem
The berries are already red on the dogwood
As they welcome the little squirrels in
Pretty flowers that have dotted the land so bold
Will bow and make a grand exit like the rose
As autumn's shadows turn to winter's cold
My oh my how swift this beautiful season goes
Though it may seem sad when all is gone
And old Jack Frost covers instead of dew
So much beauty known is yet to be shown
When the spring returns and all is brand new
© Susie Swanson, 2018
We're expecting our first freeze of the season tonight and tomorrow night. Y'all stay warm and have a nice weekend. Blessings, Susie
I very much enjoyed your poem. Tonight there is a freeze warning here too. I hope you have a pleasant Sunday. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteSusie, Your poem is so right. I love it , it is fitting our area the past few days. We had a mix of everything today. I have not had near enough nice days to sit on the porch. There was a long spell where the biting no see'ems would not allow us to sit out. At least the frost kind of kills those things off. Hope you are having good days Susie, I pray for you. You are a tough person, raised to be...so never give up. Love you. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteLovely poem. I'm not quite ready for the cold temperatures yet, but I guess they will come whether I'm ready or not. Wishing you a happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI sort of hate to think about it, too. Winter is not my favorite time. But I do love some of it! And change is often good. Love you, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI liked your poem, Susie, and especially those frosty red roses. It's still Autumn here, but getting chilly in the mornings and time to wear warm sweaters. Stay warm and bundle up, dear friend.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri