Pumpkins and scarecrows
Corn stalks and hay
Leaves on the ground
‘Til winds sweep them away.
Cider and sunflowers
Jackets with hoods
Campfires and asters
Colorful woods.
Crispy cool mornings
Frost on the ground
Playgrounds abandoned
Squirrels abound.
Migrating birds and
Football to play
Your breath in the air
A harvest array.
Pools are all covered
Grills put away
The air is now filled with
A wood smoke bouquet.
Reruns on TV
Quilts on our beds
Knee socks and mittens
Scarves around heads.
Apples, persimmons
Thanksgiving buffet
Sunset comes sooner
To shorten the day.
Late fall brings frostbite
Hayrides and s’mores
Get out the board games
We’re staying indoors.
Winter looms large now
With cold winds and snow
So savor fall’s pleasures
Before they all go.
Well in Florida…not quite the same, but it makes me dream! Happy Autumn. Sharon
There is not one thing wrong with fall in Florida!! You may miss some of the fall colors, but you also miss the frost, cold winds, and dreary days! Enjoy the sunshine!
Reading this makes me feel the joy of fall. Oops, good reminder to put our grill away! Linda R.
Thanks for commenting, Linda. Fall is the “cozy” season. The thought of autumn makes me want to wrap up in a blanket, drink warm cocoa, and read a good book!
Your writing skills, Debbie, know no bounds. Poetry! You are amazing. Your words so beautifully depict the mid-west autumn season–and mostly Colorado too!
Thank you, Becky. When I think of Colorado autumns, I think of the beautiful aspen trees! Enjoy them!
Love the poetry! More please!
Thanks, Sister. I have another poem about ready to post. I know nothing about poetry, but I can rhyme words!!!!
Thank you for the reminder to savor fall and not just dread winter! 🙂 Love the imagery, Debbie!
Pearl, I do my fair share of dreading winter too. My grandkids help me though because they think snow is wonderful. (That’s because they don’t have to shovel it or drive in it!)
Love this. What memories it conjures up.
Fall is certainly the “cozy” season. I’m glad you have good memories of past autumns!
I so enjoy fall, the colors have been really beautiful this past week. We spent a couple of days driving the countryside and it was nice. So fun being retired.
Brown County is the place to be in the fall! Enjoy your visit with Judd and Cathy!
Debbie. This is great. Love the meter and the short lines. The rhyme is spot on.
Thank you, Jane. Your praise means a lot to me! I know nothing about writing poetry, but I can create rhymes!!