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A Breath of Autumn Air ( Repost from way back)
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A Breath of Autumn Air ( Repost from way back) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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This is one of the first poems I wrote. Mr. Yeats reminded me of it with his lovely poem of the seasons A BREATH OF AUTUMN AIR The air today is brisk and crisp and fresher than before Could this be autumn sneaking in and knocking on my door? Conjuring up memories of my favorite autumn things That make my heart anticipate the splendor fall will bring? The smell of orchard apples, of peaches being canned The aroma of fresh pumpkin pie, the walnuts and pecans Crimson maples, golden oaks, deep bronze and umbered mums A glorious blaze of autumn hues in scarlet, gold and plum Lovely red and orange berries joining autumn folly Pyracantha, bittersweet and late November holly Geese in asymmetric patterns navigating space Proudly pointing out their course to winter’s feeding place Robins, wrens and swallows, vacating roosts and nests Little squirrels scampering to load their treasure chests Colored corn cobs, yellow squash, varieties of gourd Winter’s readied woodpile neatly stacked up by the cord Apple butter, apple cider, spooks of Halloween Ginger snaps and candied apples, fragrant wintergreen Jack o’lanterns, flannel shirts, Thanksgiving football games The cherished autumn rituals that always stay the same Of all these lovely thoughts of fall, my heart became aware The moment I stepped out and took a breath of autumn air Elizabeth Santos |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, One of your best, I loved it. Sy |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Autumn is bangin loudly on my door and I must say that this captures the beauty of this time of year perfectly...thanks to Mr. Yeats for reminding you to share this gift with us once again...timeless beauty should be shared over and over again~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy and Butterflies, Thank you kindly. When I read this I recognize how mechanical my writing was when I first started. But I do appreciate your comments so much. Thank you Liz |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I'm so glad you resurrected this - it is a perfect autumn tribute |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
This is breathtaking! Happy Autumn! God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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