Autumn Shades

By Rhiannonw

Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Multi-shades and shapes of brown
scattered on the green,
where the wind has blown and thrown
– sun sparkles dewy scene.

Green and yellow, brown and red
cover bridleway
soon to sink into the mud,
rotting in the clay.

Drumming rain the treescapes shroud,
mist hides leafy view;
sun breaks through and clears the cloud,
igniting every hue.

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Comments

Submitted by Sooz006 on

Been out and about today and saw all of this. Beautifully captured. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Sooz. Yes, we were able to get out yesterday, and, after the rain the sunshine and views were delightful. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Lovely poem rhiannon. I like the rhymes and when the sun breaks through 'igniting every hue'      Elsie

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Elsie. I think it was a week ago that I was very struck by the difference in the same views on our outward journey (mist, rain shrouding) and the beautiful return in sunshine, but we have had a lot of  heavy rain and then sunshine breaking though and bringning the autumn colours to life recently. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by a102866 on

I particularly like the last stanza. The moist leaves do glimmer in the sunlight.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, and I'm glad you too enjoyed these glimpses I've enjoyed after our dark and heavy rain. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Bee on

Beautifully described appreciation of the scenery, Rhiannon. It took its time this year, but Autumn in all its glory seems to be finally here. 

Enjoyed reading your poem.

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Bee, pleased you enjoyed it too. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

This is very appropriate for today - with the sun shining on the fallen leaves, as I sit looking out my window. I like the word treescapes.

Jean

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. Yes, we have sunshine too, today, and the fallen leaves crisping up. Rhiannon
 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

just been reading some of your poetry and found this beauty. It's so fitting as we approach Autumn. I just loved that last stanza:-

Drumming rain the treescape shroud,

mist hides leafy view;

sun breaks through and clears the cloud,

igniting every hue.

The thing about the sun in the Autumn is, that it's not too hot, just a pleasure to observe the beauty around without feeling muggy and uncomfortable.

Anyway glad I found this one, it was a pleasure to read.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny! Yes the contrrasts are lovely in the autumn, and the variety helps you to appreciate it all, as you say without getting hot for too long, and with the mist clearing to give sunshine and make the autumn colours glow. It is all starting now! Rhiannon