August Day

It is early morning and the splash of color in the sky – a gift of sunrise. This second august day is cooler, more breathable than in previous days. It seems that autumn has stuck it’s big toe in.

I know it’s still a bit early for this but images of autumn leaves surfing crisp cool air fill my head. As I pass an especially woodsy area of this park, there is a steady breeze.

This is enough for a pause with outstretched arms, head tilted back and eyes closed, regardless of who is watching.

cool, breezy morning
hosts lively russle of leaves –
hints of autumn

Pat
8/02/21

For dVerse Poets Pub. Stop by here.

Last Hurrah

autumn leaves

taken by the wind –

last hurrah

Pat R

11/13/20

Tag

Most people I know have been wondering, “what is up with her and all that walking?”

It started this past May when I decided to start walking off my growing quarantined butt, and it seems to be sticking.

But what they don’t know is.. it’s the little gifts I am party to along the way…

falling leaves

pelted by raindrops –

game of tag

Pat R

11/11/20

Earth Songs

As I was walking in the park this morning I heard this sound. I couldn’t figure out what it was, so I stopped, looked and listened…

rustling trickle
of falling autumn leaves –
earth songs

Pat R

11/11/20

Free

autumn leaves
frolick here and there
free at last

Pat R
10/15/17

Blues

Headful of mums!

autumn hues –
splash of color
chasing  the blues


Pat R

10/17/17

Autumn Has Come

waves of yellow leaves
scurry across asphalt
steady breeze at their backs
autumn has come

Pat R

9/28/17

Maple

the tall maple is a shimmering yellow

the deep crunch beneath my feet

sounds mournful still

its twin to the left

was being gnawed at by rot

and had to be removed

since then I haven’t had the heart

to poach its sticky syrup

I will never forget the gasp escaping the earth

as huge sections of the trunk was felled

the house shook

Pat R

10/13/20

For dVerse Poets Pub… an interesting prompt this week where Sarah is hosting – Three little words. Stop by to read or participate here

My choice : Sticky. Left. Gasp

Autumn Leaves

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autumn leaves
fall in a lazy sway –

first one, then two

Pat R

9/14/20

For Eugi’s Weekly Prompt.. Autumn Leaves.. to participate or just do some reading go here.

Eugi’s Weekly Prompt “Autumn Leaves” September 14, 2020

Transition

the crisping of leaves

and the cool days here and there

early hints of fall

Pat R

8/25/20

For Eugi’s Weekly Prompt where the word is ” Transition”

To participate or read other entries go here

Eugi’s Weekly Prompt “Transition” August 24, 2020