Autumn carpets

Cherry
Poem of the week

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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19 comments
 

Autumn carpets don’t last long,
bright colour splashes turn to brown
then once more the trees get battered
by gales, remaining leaves
released and scattered
here and there upon the mulch:
enjoy the yellow sparkles
for soon these also will be gone.
Settle down to winter’s sepia shields:
earth, leaf scars, and scales of buds
protecting summer colour’s germ
‘til the warmth of spring return.

[IP: choose a colour]

 

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

The colours of nature caught beautifully in this poem Rhiannon. 

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. The colours of autumn are transient, but all the more beautifully noticed, and the usefulness of the brown 'shields' of the life from the winter cold held my thoughts! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

another wonderful IP response - thank you so much Rhiannon - such beautiful colours!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you! Yes, as I said to Jenny, so transient, but the more thrilling then in view of the loss of summer colour. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A good seasonal rendering, worthy of the cherries. Well done., Rhiannon.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Luigi. It was on my mind quite apart from the IP, and then I thought, well it fits into the IP as well! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by TJW on

Splurged at the grocery store on a pair of pointsettas.  Fall is my favorite season because of the foilage, the colors and it's football season.  Sepia shields, leaf scars: like that. Appreciate the read 

V/R 

TJ

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

And I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Thank  you. We notice the viviid  colours in Autumn/Fall, and the preparation for protection through the coming cold so that we can have new growth and colour again as it clears. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I liked "colour's germ", reminding me germ has more meanings than being ill, made me think of colours brewing away inside, like yeast,then bursting out with Spring warmth, or springing out :0)

Wonderful photos again, too!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, thank you, that is how I was using the word, I hope rightly, though the 'brewing' is more or less 'on hold' until the warmth sets it off! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

in Belgium many council authorities have decided not to clear the leaves from green spaces like before. They say it's better for the environment to let the leaves rot down over winter to provide food for the spring growth. 

Not often council officials have good ideas laugh

Lovely poem and pics. congrats on the cherries

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Ed. That's interesting. I presume they have to try to clear the pavements etc because of the danger of slipping, but maybe can dump them somewhere to compost, or just brush them to the (green) side! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

bikes are used a lot so I guess it is important, but many parks, recreation areas and country paths aren't being cleared this year. My dog loves "snuffeling" under the leaf litter. :) 

Oh and yes they are piling the leaves in places where people generally don't go (except daft dog walkers like me!)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

smiley I liked the pitcture of your dog's snuffeling investigations! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ewan on

This evocative piece is our poem of the week.

Well done!

Author Page at the 'Zon
 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, thank you. I'm glad you like it so much, and hope others enjoy it too! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"Settle down to winter’s sepia shields:
earth, leaf scars..." Such an evocative and visual poem. Your empathy with nature always shines through, Rhiannon. Congrats on the well deserved accolades. Paul

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Paul . I'm so glad that this has been read and enjoyed so much. Rhiannon