Terra Cotta Embers

Painting by Ann Mortimer

The citrus scent of mandarin orange

intoxicates the last days of summer,

and sweet perfume of night blooming jasmine

awakens when the sun goes down~

 

 Corn fields now beneath the autumnal moon

            are covered in scarlet and gold,

and the scent of terra cotta embers

            wafting within the crispness of the wind~

 

And as the yellow pendant of the sun

             peeks through the scope of the morn,

smoldering leaves brightly shimmer

            like fireflies in the night~

 

And wild songbirds reverberate

autumns requiem song.

 

©SyberRose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Rita L. Sev]

You have painted Autumn's portrait here, Rose. Beautiful write!

[SyberRose]

Thank you Rita and for peeking in today...Rose:)

[SHEEMA HUQ]

Quite an original way to describe the colour of the leaves, I can inhale the pungency of the autumn season, as well via this supremely written piece, very well done, this is lovely.

[SyberRose]

Thank you Sheema very much for visiting today...Rose:)

[Ken Simm.]

I can think of very few who do such subtle romance as you.

[SyberRose]

Thank you so much Ken and nice to hear from you as always...Rose:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a vivid palette of colors in this one, Rose. You touched on all the senses.....night blooming jasmine has such a distinct aroma, doesn't it? A wonderful poem of nature. Lydi**

[SyberRose]

Thank you so much Lydi and so happy you enjoyed this piece...Rose:)

[Tom]

Summer may now have past but Autumn's rich hues and colours are a consolation prize, as the little bird reminds us through his beautiful harmony !

An enchanting Autumn picture !

[SyberRose]

Thank you so much Tom...yes I love the autumn...its beautiful...thank you for peeking in...Rose:)

[Tom]

Me too Rose !

[Frieda P]

What a luverly concept Rose, terra cotta conjures up so many different essences in your elegantly thoughtful poem here...

[SyberRose]

Thank you so much Frieda...and hope you are feeling much better.:)

[Jack...]

Exquisite Rose. Charming is another word that comes to mind as I read this beautiful poem. You are an amazing talent my friend.

[SyberRose]

you are too kind Jack...so sweet of you to say though...glad you liked it...thanks for peeking in:)

[Diana]

Autumn's requiem bids summer goodbye. A beautiful, bittersweet piece. The last stanza really made the poem for me.

[SyberRose]

Thank you so much Diana and nice to hear from you today as always...Rose:)

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa. Amazing imagery and sentiments in this wonderful Terra Cota Embers. I love that color for it reminds me of Italy and the colors of their homes...:)..........

[SyberRose]

Thank you Sami...Im glad you enjoyed this piece and thanks so much for peeking in....Rose:)

[Sami Khalil]

Always doing it...You are welcome...:)..............