An Autumn Sigh

Spreading stains o’fiery glory ‘cross forest scenes

Dying flames of vitality…red & gold & brown & greens

Bright Autumn color beneath an azure sky

Shedding leaves fell upon fading lawns lie

Bare-boned, skeletal trees on the horizon

Leave evergreen reminders of vibrant holidays, my son

by D. Denise Dianaty

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

snappy layout! its the evergreens that keep ones hope and faith in Spring alive through all the dreary days and nights of winter's greys ... i especially am blessed as you make this a special encouraging conversation with the speakers son ...unique and surprising turn says i! good stuff mom!
E.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

[David Scott]

Interesting how your vision of Autumn brings you to thoughts of your son.
I also am captivated by Autumn.
A lovely read. Thank you for sharing.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

Do you have kids? I have found, since we had him, that he is a the lens through which I view Life now.

[David Scott]

Yes, two children. My daughter is 18. My son is 17.

[MomzillaNC]

My boy is 10. He'll be eleven in December.

[icelandicblue]

This captures as you say those dying flames of vitality and there is a glorious beauty in that. The bare trees wait while the evergreen keeps color upon our barren horizons. This was a lovely read.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you so much.

[therisa]

On highway 10, as you approach Geogian Bay (Ontario), near Meadford, during the fall time, you're breathe is taken away, by kaleidoscope of rioting colours of Maples, Oaks, and other hardwood trees, in their finest glory. Sadly, this display, only lasts a few weeks, before the bare branch prepare to face winter. Your poem, Momzilla, reminded me, of this, as my mom's car crest a hill, overlooking the town.

[MomzillaNC]

Thanks. And, there's something for your thankful list tomorrow -- a good memory from your childhood.

[therisa]

Actually, this memory occurred, between November 1998 (my dad's death) and July 2006 (I accidently outed myself). Ontario has some very beautiful places to visit, if you want to see the fall colours.

[MomzillaNC]

Here in NC, the best Fall views are found along the Blue Ridge Mountain Hwy.

[therisa]

Would love to see your state, during this time of year, Momzilla. Only been far south, as Virigina and Washington, DC.

[MomzillaNC]

Virginia is gorgeous this time of year too! You should definitely make a trip to the Biltmore Estate -- especially at Christmas time.

[therisa]

First, I need to get a passport, to cover the border, Momzilla.

[MomzillaNC]

You have to have a passport to travel from Canada? I thought it was an open border…

[therisa]

All travel, between Canada and the US, requires a passport, for several years, now. Can't just show your driver license and birth certificate, like you used to.

[MomzillaNC]

That's too bad.

[therisa]

Part of the aftermath of 9/11.

[TL Boehm]

a lovely poem - a bit wistful - a bit blissful it reminds me that the faster the clock spins, the more I cling to the moments.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. Your spot on with where I was when I penned this.

[Marie]

Yes, this is autumn all right. The leaves don't change colour where I live, but your poems helps me to see them...

[MomzillaNC]

Gee… that's a great compliment! Thanks so much.

[Lydia Shutter]

I was brought back to my childhood in New Jersey when the leaves changed color and the leaves were such fun to play in....less fun to rake. A little melancholy remembrance of when your son was young.....in our eyes they are forever young though. The color changes were effective in your presentation! Very good. Lydi**

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. Actually, my son is still young. He's only ten. I'm a geezer mom! I didn't have him until I was forty. :D

[Lydia Shutter]

Kudos to you!

[Pryde Foltz]

Bare-boned, skeletal trees on the horizon
Leave evergreen reminders of vibrant holidays, my son

This season becomes all it is worth seen through your children's eyes.

[MomzillaNC]

Truly. Thanks.

[Aziz Luther]

A beautiful look into fall, brief but very lively. Love it

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Beautiful for this lovely season.



Thank you for sharing. Benita

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

you're welcome. I love anything Autumn :)

[Eric Cox]

Pretty imagery and warm feeling ending, nice pen on this.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

[Eric Cox]

You're welcome.