Butterflies and Autumn Skies

Discoveries on an October day

Along the sand dunes where wildflowers grow 

I spoke to a Scare crow (needing a Brain) who was dressed in 

straw-covered clothes... jeans and a red plaid shirt... 

I asked him if he had seen the Lion and he answered... 

"He is very cowardly and dived into the Wagon of Straw".     

So I inquired if he knew the whereabouts of the Tin Man.  

I was told that now he had a heart and was looking for Romance.  

We danced around the Autumn leaves where Acorns were 

falling around our heads and scattered along the Yellow Brick Road.   

Butterflies in autumn skies land on Chrysanthemums and 

orange red Pumpkins ready for pies.  

   

  

    

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

i saw you dancing with that straw man ... on that brisk Fall moonlit night ... always kind of loved the tin man ... you've ignited my belief in make believe my friend ... so well done says i! i think i hear the Wagon of Straw rolling past the cabin ... off i go ... down the yellow brick road :)
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... you gave me a "tear" of tenderness... when I think about the Wizard being such a mild-mannered man who tries to make amends for what we have become... much like the times we now reveal...
on the yellow brick road to the house painted white.
truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

;) ..................

[Lorry]

Remember to give us a wave as you flit by, free from gravity, as we all look on jealously Pat. 😀
A beautiful thought, beautifully captured.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lorry... you were perhaps walking on the yellow brick road when you encountered this bit of fantasy ... realizing that you also have a heart and courage to
search for an intelligent way to deal with the difficult times of today where our leaders are running amuck without true direction for the good of the people and the earth. We have plenty of hurricanes to carry us off and think about home... be it Kansas or any other State or Country. Thank you Lorry for stopping by. Fondly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear friend. I love the days of the Fall. Grandchildren ready for the Halloween adventures. Thank you Pat for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... yes, children love to dance and wear costumes at Halloween. Perhaps dressed as Dorothy or the straw man... the tin man... or even the Lion lacking courage. Autumn is a special time when the air is crisp and pumpkins are carved with eyes that glow in the dark. Perhaps we see more clearly the world of "make believe". Fondly, Pat

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I love the use of The Wizard Of Oz to accentuate your verse and bring life into the readers creative mind.
Wonderful work.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dale... it is wonderful to read your review and
share our own feelings which are there in every life...
and even the Wizard finds solace in coming out of the shadows... to deal with matters of the heart. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Memories of the Wizard of Oz on the first day of October. A lovely fantasy filled with whimsy and rich imagery. Great write, Pat. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Lydi dear. it takes a great amount of courage to
handle the tears and fears that come our way...
As long as we take each trial with our heart and soul... we will find that our brain can do the rest...
and then we will pass every test. Thank you for leaving your foot prints on the yellow brick road. truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I sure hope he found love, that Tin Man..
these characters from the Wizard reflect many of us in society today...broken hearts, cowards, who just need a little faith in themselves.
wonderful allegory.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... if only the Scare Crow had a brain...
was the refrain... as we danced in the shadows of the full moon... I pray he is blessed with reasoning and all those things that Einstein thought above. You are wise to realize our society today has many broken hearts and cowards who need the Courage to fix things rather than accept the status quo... and think it isn't so. We do need to have a little faith in ourself. Amen. Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Folks... October is a month with a full moon
where stories seem to come alive when
people believe in things that glow in the dark...