The golden age of autumn's mythology.

I'm turning over

a new leaf,

my shadow defiant

remains the same,

and so I drift

in autumn's fall

looking back

at evergreens

I never was.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Wonderfully visual Andrew. You have me thinking of autumn's leaves in free fall already.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Turning over a new leaf? Isn't that what Adam said?

[andrew mitchell]

Exactly! Lol.

[Augustine]

i love how sparse this poem is word-wise, but how much imagery it evokes!

[Patricia Wedel]

Andrew Dear… the Color of your Smile will linger in the Fall as Blue Birds fly to warmer Climes.
The green in your eyes will guide my heart. truly, Pat

[andrew mitchell]

Thanks Pat, you are too kind.:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i don't know that i ever wanted to be ever green.

I think I like the idea of "staying gold" as in the Outsiders and Ponyboy...

[andrew mitchell]

Evergreen has more longevity I think. Thanks J.

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand this poem Andrew. I turned 63 and I feel I ain't done yet. Looking back at our life. We have more questions than answers. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[andrew mitchell]

Thanks John, next month I’m 62 lol.

[Coyote Poetry]

We are still young and you are welcome Andrew.