As autumn deepens—
night stretches its long fingers
pulling darkness over daylight
ushering in longer, colder spells
inviting leaves’ hidden hues
once veiled to blaze forth
in defiant, spectacular display they
reveal splendors previously cloaked by summer’s green grasp
a kaleidoscopic spectrum of colors
unmasked
as if they had swallowed sunsets
waiting for their moment
to exhale
fire
Afterword: I’m a big fan of David Attenborough. This poem is influenced by one of his recent posts and associated photograph.
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WOW! Such a beautiful photo, and your poem really does it justice, Dawn ❤
Much love,
David
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Hey David. Thanks so much!! Appreciate your stopping by. Cheers 🙏🏽😉🙏🏽
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Ohh this is beautiful, Dawn. I loved these lines especially
as if they had swallowed sunsets
waiting for their moment
to exhale
fire
That’s a lovely picture too!
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Hey Shweta. This piece is one of those that is purely influenced by the image/a symbiosis between image and inspiration—the power of the muse. Thanks for stopping by. Appreciate your comment as well. Cheers 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
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It’s a very compelling piece indeed, Dawn. You’re most welcome 🤗
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Thanks so much!! Appreciate it Shweta
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Beautifully composed and really highlighted the the beauty of the seamless seasonal transitions.
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Thanks so much. Glad you like this piece. Fall is my fav time of the year.
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Love’s breathless hue! Lovely!
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Thanks much Warren. One love 🇯🇲
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You’re welcome!
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Beautifully worded poem, Dawn.
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Thanks so much Mary. Happy weekend my friend 💗❤️💗
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Wonderful poem, Dawn! 👏🏼
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He Eliza. Thanks a mil 💗
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Oh wow Queen Dee, this splash of color and your lovely poem is what the doctor ordered for me today! 🍂🌳🍁 Have a FANtabulous weekend and bask in your “Autumness!” Hugs and smooches! 😘🥂🥰💖😍
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DoctorDeePoet to the rescue 😂😉😉😂
Fantabulous weekend right back at ya sistah fren queen of words and positivity!!!!! Big hug 🤗💗🤗💗
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I receive all of dat Queen Dee, PhD! 😜💖😍 Much love, hugs and smooches comin’ your way sistah! Cheers! 🍷🥂🍸
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💗❤️💗❤️❤️💗
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I love Autumn. It is the best season in my book. I also love your poem and the trees, too.
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It’s my fav season too Kymber. I like its symbolism of transformation. Thanks for your positive feedback. Happy “best season” to you!!
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And the same to you! 🙂 🩷🌺
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Thanks friend 💗🙏🏽💗
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This is a amazing photo and poem
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Thanks dearest Sadje. Glad you enjoyed. 💗🤗💗 big hug
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🤗🤗🤗
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Delightful and evocative verse Dawn. To autumn’s approach and glory.
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Oh yeah …. My fav time of the year!!!! Thanks Brad!!!!!
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Enjoy!
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Yup. I will. You too 🍂
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Beautiful picture 🌺nice poetry 🌺
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Thanks so much !!!! Glad you enjoyed it 🎉💗🎉
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