Open Poetry #36 |
On Warm September Days |
ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Nearly gone, leaving little clue That total exodus will happen soon: September comfort fuels denial Though all of nature celebrates Freedom from oppressive heat; Fiction is this tepid-warm will last. Failing leaves, edged orange-starch: First droppers paving streets For fallen pears- Slumping on the grass; Caverns made with soft walls (Inside the taverns) Rowdy revelers Beerspeak conversations; Heavy drinking, bees, and wasps Sip nectar-sweet ferments; The party-happy drones, Made merry-gay, on on tonic that efflues. Lackadaisical, the world is their oyster On warm September days- Bees never dream of cold tomorrows, Present comfort, makes their mind soft, Like latter, summer sun, on last cut hay. [This message has been edited by ice (09-16-2005 07:57 PM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Failing leaves, edged red-starch: First droppers paving streets For fallen pears- Slumping on the grass; Caverns made with soft walls (Inside the taverns) Rowdy revelers Beerspeak conversations; Heavy drinking, bees, and wasps Sip nectar-sweet ferments; The party-happy drones, Made merry-gay, on what efflues Brava! You have captured the wonder of nature in fall perfectly! I will enjoy reading this over and over again. hugs, Chris |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Rowdy revelers Beerspeak conversations; Heavy drinking, bees, and wasps Sip nectar-sweet ferments; The party-happy drones, Made merry-gay, on what efflues. Lackadaisical, the world is their oyster On warm September days-" Wonderful visuals in this late summer write Ford. The bees fly more slowly and drink heavily on these very warm mid September days. Hugs~Nancy I wait now at the lake or walking by the bay I wait and listen or put a seashell to my ear and it all comes back the wind's soft murmur..and you. |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
The vision of fall is brought together beautifully brought to life in this beautiful poem...*big hugs* |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ford It is such a beautiful time of year!! Your poem proves it! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
ice This just proves a little ice in your drink sure helps. Enjoyed |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"September comfort fuels denial Though all of nature celebrates Freedom from oppressive heat; Fiction is this tepid-warm will last." ~ It may not be nice to fool Mother Nature, but She can fool me with her September weather all She wants! lol Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I love the way you immerse the reader in nature's deep wells. I am seeing the color changes here, feeling the sudden crispness in the night air. It's happening again... thank God. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I love the way you see September, and am reminded of life on the farm when I was growing up. We had an orchard, gardens and bee hives, not to mention the other things you find in a rural setting....oh, the memories this lovely writing conjured! Thank you. ....jo |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Strong images and striking colours....Wow! enjoyed very much. Maree ~i want for myself your trembling~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very lovely images |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Ford, You painted some beautiful images with your words. Enjoyed the read. :-) |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Poet Friends Thank you for all the warm replies..... The last three September Days have been more than warm, they have been hot! Summer is holding on as long as it can, the humidity has been terrible..The bees seem to love it, but lately, I have noticed increased aggresiveness in them...Perhaps they do know that it will not last, and that is what is bothering them? -----------ice ><> |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Enjoyed this very much, ice. Your imagery is wonderful. I feel like I'm right there. miscellaena |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very lively visions of September. Beautiful! Love, Margherita |
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