Bijou

Imagination pulling at inspiration

Jewel-Bijou (French)

A symphony  of  color to autumn

 

 

Harp Strains of winds, September has trailed away.

Minutes daily diminish- Sweet sunlight golden rays.

Precious longing pulls my soul for October’s lullaby.

Emerald Fir trees in full sway, Lift to pewter sky.

A stretching streamer necklace Festoons my maple tree.

In lilting triad note Garnet Lutes arrive.

Royal banners wave in Topaz. And Chartreuse

Earth’s heart beat rumbles

-To the Thrum of Kettle drums.

Trumpets from a distance announce royal colors.

Gold, Carnelian and Alabaster

Leaves tumble in profusion

Jasper, Opal, Citrine

Trees clap exaltation

Amethyst, Turquoise, Sapphire

Curtain falls

 in a gauze

 

of 

diamond and peridot raindrops.

Standing ovation,

 a final, jewel finale

Kathy Van Kurin October, 2019 

Author's Note

What does Autumn bring out in you?

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Kathy... here we are... a year later...
richer for discovering that there is still wisdom and beauty in Nature.
Your poetry still lingers in my Soul... where seasons bring a change of Emotion.
We may have grown in knowledge and self-revelation... and yet Nature remains
our Calendar of Events with a year spent surviving and mourning our loss of
loved ones the World over. September 2021 is a Month of high winds with flooding
and fires. A time to read poetry and believe in Blessings. gently, Pat

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pat,
You have shared kindness in your words. Life over this last couple of years has been difficult but the tenderness of beauty here and there in nature softens the brittleness.
Thanks again for reading. Your review did give me affirmation that life is worth living and their is so much good.
Blessings,
Kathy

[lightsong]

Something I can feel, You played with the words and colours wonderfully, and thanks to You I learned some new beautiful words, I'm more an Auntum and Winter's person, when someone finds Autumn gloomy I find it vintage goldness, Thank You for the journey dear Kathy 🍁🍂🍃

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Light,
What a happy view: "I find it vintage goldness.' I appreciate that you have felt in this Autumn piece a self interpreted reality. For all humanity interprets from who they are. It's just so great I find a personal take on something. It never gets old. Thank you so much for your own interpretation also.
I wish you the glories of Autumn.
Bless you.
Kathy

[lightsong]

You are so kind and loving dear Kathy, Thank You so much for this wonderful comment to bless my morning here 💖

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your welcome and I hope many more for you! See you next time.
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

My cup overflows this morning with this wonderful poetic celebration to the vibrant colours of autumn. So well penned, I send my congratulations to you Kathy. Stunning imagery you have presented to your readers.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

thank you Christine
in writing this the challenge was to catch a certain feel which the title infers. To me it's choppy after the opening four lines. Anyway it's nice to have you find good within the words. I hope you are reveling in your own Autumn beauty where you live. Bless you much and thanks again for the encouraging words.
Kathy

[andrew mitchell]

A mosaic of colours in autumn beautifully described. Well done Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Andrew,
How is your early Autumn? Are the leaves turning and weather cooler, windy, rainy?read moreAndrew,
How is your early Autumn? Are the leaves turning and weather cooler, windy, rainy?
People live in so many different places on WC.Thanks for coming by and reading-reviewing. I sure appreciate your comment.
Bless you
Kathy

[andrew mitchell]

CAN be warmer in the early days of autumn until the cold change hits. I love autumn.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kathy... Autumn brings out in me... the golden tears
falling from a Maple tree... "In lilting note... Garnet Lutes arrive".
My Mother Edith's Jewel was Garnet. My daughter Edie gave me a
Mothers Ring with a stone for each us in the family. In the middle was a
Garnet with surrounding stones... sapphire, amethyst and others mentioned in your poem.
Kathy, your gentle quill has penned a treasure of memories... I have written in
my Journal. My Mother plays Harp Strains of winds in Heavenly persuasion...
and somehow I know she has played your words this lovely celestial Autumn song.
truly, Pat

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Patricia Wedel,
How and why we are moved within an inner spiritual interpretation only God can compose. I believe that His Spirit has so spokent to your spirit. I am humbled to read your amazing words. You are super blessed to have your memories and a daughter to give a true gift of love. Your mother was truly your great gift absolutely.
Thank you so much for gracing me with your review.
Bless you.
Kathy

[Patricia Wedel]

Kathy, your poem is very beautiful and leaves me with a feeling of spiritual blessings... an extraordinary painting of the Autumn leaves in all
their color and splendor... Amen, Pat

[Kathy Van Kurin]

That is great to hear an I hope this fall is a time of more mosaics of color which thrill your heart with memories and imagination. Thanks Pat.
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved how you used the words. Allow the reader to see the beauty of the color. Thank you Kathy for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks for your amazing hard work within the writing you give us here on W.C. It is very intense many times and always from who you are.
Thanks Coyote.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I appreciated your responding here and reading. It's always neat to know what is like by others.read more I appreciated your responding here and reading. It's always neat to know what is like by others.
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Kathy and I love your work.

[Sami Khalil]

Gorgeous poetry indeed. You must live in a magical place to inspire all of this. Your observations are stretching beautifully our imaginations to be and to enjoy. Seasons bring changes to our lives and landscapes. They sever the monotony and endeavor on new meanings. They touch us deeply in the great scheme of things. Autumn is magical whether in abounding colors or abiding hopes.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami, Look at you!
Your review is a theme for one of your deep and lovely writings. I wonder if it will turn into a submission or a colaboration?! How fun.
Bless you as always,
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Just enjoy. You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

"Earth’s heart beat rumbles



-To the Thrum of Kettle drums.



Trumpets from a distance announce royal colors."

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Do you ever feel like you have entered a pavilion of royal majesty when fall trees extol there splendor?

[Sami Khalil]

I do. All wonderful....

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hmm I am going to put this bit above in a poem or some-such.

[Sami Khalil]

::::)))))))))))

[Sami Khalil]

"longing pulls my soul for October’s lullaby.



Emerald Fir trees in full sway,"

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I love the inspiration that pulls at us within separate voices of nature's beauty and the way your have expressed is so lovely.
Thanks Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

So true. You are welcome....

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This is magnificent... you have just perfectly embraced all the things that make fall the best season. Your poem is as colorful as the season. Nicely done.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I wonder if a person could ever run out of imagination and inspiration this time of year!? Hmm. I hope not.
It's nice to read your thoughtful response. Bless you.
Kathy

[Ted Kniffen]

If anyone who lives where it is pretty much always warm wants to know what it is like to experience a change in seasons, I would suggest they read this delightful poem. The sense of colour and movement of trees in the autumn wind jumps out at me.
Autumn is a time of year I have always favoured ... crisp air ... brilliant colours ... cool nights and warm days ... and it doesn't hurt that my birthday falls very late in the season.

Well written Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Ted,
How nice to celebrate your birthday this time of year! Fitting with transition and changing season. Invigorating you know? Well Happy Birthday to you.

[Ted Kniffen]

Thanks Kathy, my birthday falls at the tail end of Fall in the middle of December, so never really celebrated birthdays because of Christmas.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I had a special Aunt named Carol who's birthday fell on Christmas day and a brother who was born the day before. I can understand. there s so much build up and so on. I hope you somehow ponder your day though and know you are special. Blessings