Monday, October 21, 2019

autumn burn


autumn leaves
darkening eyes, wind-curled blades 

 on pathway, fallen from
maple trees

 one by one
i tread with gratefulness 

 i'll (always) remember how you 
torch the sky with brilliant orange hues

 your rust-yellow fingers  
quivering with fire & sundust

 my eyes are blinded 
by beauty






Posted for dVerse Poets Pub - Quadrille, hosted by De Jackson.   This is 44 word post with the given word, Quiver.  I have been spending time outdoors, enjoying our beautiful but short autumn season.   See you in the poetry trail.


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15 comments:

  1. brudbergOctober 21, 2019 at 2:36 PM

    I love the amazing colors too, alas they are already coming to an end... there is such a quivering brilliance in that final gasp before winter.

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  2. De JacksonOctober 21, 2019 at 3:04 PM

    Stunning photo, Grace, and a gorgeous piece. I adore "torch the sky."

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  3. Frank HubenyOctober 21, 2019 at 3:46 PM

    Autumn does seem to blind one's eyes with beauty.

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  4. Jane DoughertyOctober 21, 2019 at 3:57 PM

    The colours blaze. A lovely scene.

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  5. Kim M. RussellOctober 21, 2019 at 3:58 PM

    Your quadrille is beautiful and kissed by autumn colours, Grace!

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  6. lillianthehomepoet.wordpress.comOctober 21, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    Love how the title is refered to in the poem itself. I adore autumn...and oh yes....I love looking up through the leaves when the sun is shining, into the blue sky above and it really does make you squint ... and also just let out your breath in amazement at the beautiful colors you see!

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  7. tonispencerOctober 21, 2019 at 4:42 PM

    It is just starting to become autumn here with colored leaves. I love torch the sky. Indeed, the trees do seem to do that!

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  8. Jade LiOctober 21, 2019 at 4:46 PM

    Such a wonderful photo to go with your poem of thanks.

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  9. MiskyOctober 21, 2019 at 5:16 PM

    How completely gorgeous.

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  10. Pat HattOctober 21, 2019 at 5:27 PM

    The leaves sure can make a path and are vibrant indeed.

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  11. TruedessaOctober 21, 2019 at 6:59 PM

    Autumn does make one quiver standing in awe of it's beauty. That is a beautiful photo.

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  12. MargaretOctober 22, 2019 at 2:05 PM

    Sundust! And what a photo - we must remember to look up!

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  13. ayalaOctober 23, 2019 at 6:31 AM

    Wonderful words and photo. :)

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  14. purplepeninportland.comOctober 23, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    What a perfect photo to use for this color rich poem.

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  15. Frank J. TassoneOctober 26, 2019 at 12:00 PM

    I love the subtlty and evocative imagery in this one, Grace!

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