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Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

0 posted 2000-09-23 05:27 PM

~The Visionary's Autumn~

Earlier the sun sinks below the horizon leaving its soft glow
of orange whipped clouds dotting the beautiful expanse of blue.
Earlier deep black of sky shines bright with brilliant stars,
winking their peaceful goodnights as north winds enter on cue.

Barren elms swaying in the cool breeze tuck close their limbs
and branches of the mighty oak curl brittle their leaves
before unattaching in gentle dive to grounds leafy mounds;
preparing for next year's new garment of green-budded sleeves.

Scurrying to and fro are the busy, bushy-tailed squirrels
comically frantic in their search for feasts of walnut and acorn.
Geese form their magnificent V’s in familiar flocking to warmth
as the gentle dove builds furred nesting in the dewy chill of morn.

A quietness lies o'er the browning meadow like a comfortable quilt,
preparing for long slumber as the first flurry of snowflakes fall.
Resting in peaceful interlude are the waters gently streaming
below fine sheen of icy shield, patient for its warming call.

...chanson~

Music, tonal clear & pure,
Caresses the harshest of curves.
-Song of Gesture

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

1 posted 2000-09-23 05:38 PM

this is a beautiful vision you have painted for us
such wonderful imagery...
well written and conceived
take care
jm

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

2 posted 2000-09-23 05:44 PM

Thank you , Janet

I love nature and like to write about it.

...chanson~

Music, tonal clear & pure,
Caresses the harshest of curves.
-Song of Gesture

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

3 posted 2000-09-23 06:33 PM

Wow...you are painting well with your quill and they just keep getting better. Keep growing and we will keep reading.

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

4 posted 2000-09-23 06:42 PM

Wow Mark...thank you for those thoughtful words!!!

...chanson~

Music, tonal clear & pure,
Caresses the harshest of curves.
-Song of Gesture

Wilfred Yeats
Member Elite

since 2000-08-04

Posts 2704
Wilmington, Delaware

5 posted 2000-09-23 11:37 PM

I've ben told I make good word pictures - but I take a back seat to you - this has so much warmth and depth of color

Butterflies_dont_cry
Member Elite

since 2000-03-06

Posts 3733
Michigan

6 posted 2000-09-23 11:52 PM

Beautiful imagery...I could feel the weather change as I read this. Fantastic writing~

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

7 posted 2000-09-24 12:13 PM

Good evening chansondegeste,
What a lovely picture of autumn you have painted. I can hear the leaves rustle as they get ready to fall, and of the squirrel, I have one right outside my window. Very nicely done.

Jenn E
Senior Member

since 2000-08-02

Posts 589
Kelowna, BC, Canada

8 posted 2000-09-24 02:10 AM

A most beautiful vision of a most beautiful season....your words do paint this pitcure well.........I enjoyed the read..

Jenn E

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

9 posted 2000-09-24 09:29 AM

Wilfred,
You do paint pictures with your poems
and I thank you for enjoying mine

***

Butterflies DC,
It's getting cooler here, my favorite
time of the year. Happy you enjoyed

...chanson~

Music, tonal clear & pure,
Caresses the harshest of curves.
-Song of Gesture

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

10 posted 2000-09-24 09:43 AM

Bill...Good morning.
I hope that squirrel didn't
disturb your sleep!
Much thanks for reading

***

Jenn,
I appreciate your kind words
and happy you enjoyed the picture!
Thank you

...chanson~

Music, tonal clear & pure,
Caresses the harshest of curves.
-Song of Gesture

Sunnyone
Member Ascendant

since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

11 posted 2000-09-24 09:55 AM

Chanson...
           You painted such a beautiful picture here.....much befitting the prettiest season of the year!!  You truly have a poet's eye, not to mention a poet's heart..............
            Loved this one as much as
              I love Autumn!!!!!

Today is a gift....
That is why they call it
'the Present'!

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

12 posted 2000-09-24 10:19 AM

Hi Sunny!
I LOVE autumn. I guess
it shows here

Thank you!!

...chanson~

Music, tonal clear & pure,
Caresses the harshest of curves.
-Song of Gesture

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