October

Copyright © Anthony J 2016

Watching from the window

Blinds half down

Progress in the distance

Leaves on the ground

For weeks I've watched you pass

From green to red you sway

Falling change around me

A slow but true decay

The days are getting shorter

The cold we know too well

Loneliness consuming

I try hard not to dwell

The wind thieves your face

And strips your branches bare

Not able for the winter

Not able anywhere

Copyright © Anthony J
14th Oct 2016

Author's Note

Autumn brings a cold and unforgiving change. Each day changing colour, each tree losing it's leaves, it's identity, but still standing..

A personal piece, a reflection of mind in this moment of time. Construction work in the field afar is a reference to what's ahead in life even if the current situation is staggering. Cold mornings, dark evenings, everybody can relate - It might lower the tone when I invoke feelings of loneliness but I'd like to think the piece draws more focus to the fact that I'm watching from a distance and not getting too consumed, at least trying to. I guess it's all about watching your emotions from afar in a way. Stepping back but still conscious of change.

Reviews

[Christian Bonoan]

I can relate to this, i love its structure and organization. keep it up bro :)

[Anthony J]

Thanks a lot Christian