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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2002-10-31 02:25 PM

Masquerade Ball

I went to bed last night, in fall.
The days have been bright and mellow.
Awaking, I find that winter's
Been a very busy fellow.

Just yesterday, the ginkgo tree
Was beautiful with leaves of green.
Last night it had disrobed so fast
It seems to me a bit obscene.

The birds and I have waited for
Some help from our good friend, Jack Frost
To nip the grapes and turn them sweet.
Now they are frozen and are lost.

Tonight, when it is time to judge
Best Halloween masquerader,
The top prize can only go to
Quick change artist, Mother Nature.

Joyce Oct. 31, 2002

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

1 posted 2002-11-01 11:09 AM

I have a feeling it will be a very cold winter this year. Brrrrrrrrrr...

Enjoyed, Joyce!

Street Heart
Member

since 2002-09-05

Posts 349
Pennsylvania,USA

2 posted 2002-11-01 02:14 PM

This is so neat,Joyce!Definitely a "keeper".
I thought the ending was the best.How did your gingko tree come to such a quick demise?
Strong winds there at home?The one thing I always observed and appreciated about them is how long they keep their foliage and their
striking yellow appearance in Autumn.You'll have to apply a little superglue next time

!

Geoff

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

3 posted 2002-11-01 02:44 PM

Thanks to both of you and my gingko tree didn't even have time to turn yellow. This was a sudden hard freeze and believe me I never saw anyting fall as fast as those leaves. One day covered and the next they rained down like a sudden hailstorm. Joyce

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2002-11-01 06:32 PM

Joyce: I enjoyed your poem The same thing has happened here. One day was autumn and the next winter had moved in, although we have no snow right here. All around us on slightly higher ground however. The poor plants and trees will suffer for it I'm afraid.

Betty Lou Hebert

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

5 posted 2002-11-02 07:50 AM

she can get rather sneaky on occasion, especially in northern climes. I have put all of that behind me however. Florida is more graceful in the fall.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2002-12-01 08:52 PM

JOyce~
Now this is an 'old friend' that I like VERY MUCH~

'Just yesterday, the ginkgo tree
Was beautiful with leaves of green.
Last night it had disrobed so fast
It seems to me a bit obscene.'

LOL ... Delightful ... not the freeze ... but the sense of humor you so nakedly displayed~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

WinterWren
Senior Member

since 2002-12-01

Posts 1044
...Coming to

7 posted 2002-12-02 12:48 PM

Awesome poem. Nice thoughts. like the humor in it.

WinterWren
"I want you to believe in life. Will you find out who you are, too late to change?" -Dishwalla-

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

8 posted 2002-12-03 12:45 PM

Joyce~
I love this, my friend.
Leave it to Marge to get to my favorite lines before I do. LOL
That's ok, though, because I love the WHOLE thing.
Beautifully penned.
Hugs,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

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