Squirrels and chipmunks
pitter-patter and chatter,
As Fall’s warm breath turns to
Winter’s icy exhalation.
The stars in the sky float at ease,
before turning into frigid constellations.
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Autumn being just a tease,
of an unpleasant time to come.
The smell of decay rides upon the breeze,
As the Earth bids adieu to the warming sun.
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Elegant and vibrant greens
lost, except to television screens.
And I know not what it means,
but the Summer’s call will haunt my dreams.
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The birds flap South,
and the Bears live paw to mouth,
as they fatten up for hibernation,
‘less death gifts their hunger a full cessation.
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Humans prepare to hide and cower,
as they observe the wilting flowers.
Homes will bustle and be stoked hot,
skin will crack and minds fall fraught,
as they long for the Spring-time showers.
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Goodbye dear Summer,
hello newcomer.
I’ll enjoy this Autumn climb with fervor,
before I become not, but a Winters-time observer.
I love it. As I usually do. But I feel bad for winter being beaten up like this. It’s cold sure, but the white pure white scenery can bring a special kind of serenity no other season can. I’m simply protesting because I’m born in winter haha 😀
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That’s fine, it’s written from my perspective of disliking Winter 😝 Also Canadian Winters can be rough.
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I know. Canada is a bit like Norway. And there were times when I felt like crying just at the thought of stepping out of the door. 😂 Experience walking in -24 degrees celsius with wind. That was horrible, even breathing was painful. So I can totally relate, but since I grew up in a tropical country with nothing but two season, four season is a fascinating thing even if I live my life here almost longer than in my country.
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Yeah I can understand that! Plus the snow does look pretty sometimes, especially if you are able to watch it from inside a hot house 😛 Heheh.
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Excellent!
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Thank you!
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I think I fall deeper in love with this every time I read it!! It’s so warm and comforting. Beautifully done, as always!
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Thank you kris ❤
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Nicely done Matt. I love the fall but the winters here are just too long and deep. I have a house in Panama to counter that.
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Damn. I want your life 😂. Canadian Winters are no joke.
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I live near the Frontier crossing. I know your pain
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Fabulous images… really feel this poetry!
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Thanks Paula!
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Well written and enchanting! I love the sensory analogies and fading tone.
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Thanks a bunch for your feedback Brad 😁. Tried to encapsulate what Autumn meant to me
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Brilliantly vivid change of seasons! 🙂
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Thanks so much Tom for your comment
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Love this so much! Beautifully written and surrounds me with the spirit of autumn 🖤🍁🍂
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Thank you 😀 ❤
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Dear Autumn, what would the world be without your various hues and tints? Thank you for embracing me! 🍂💛🍂💛🍂💛(at least in my mind hahah! since I get to enjoy you when I travel on vacay..,,..💕💕💕)
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Have any plans to travel again soon?
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None so far …. enjoying the sun over here! 🌥⛅️🌤☀️☀️☀️☀️ Do enjoy autumn colors for me! Simply gorgeous! 🍁💛🍂
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I enjoy it too 🙂 Just not Winter which is yet to come still…
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Oh yes, I’m not the biggest fan of winter …. although it can be so lovely and romantic in the movies hahah! 🤣😃 Brrrrr …. everyone has to be bundled up ….. ❄️❄️
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Love it
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a nice ode to Fall – but I already miss Summer!
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