Slow Death of Summer
The wind whispers in the trees,
Softly sighing.
Weeping leaves rain down to the ground
And the carpet of grass lies
Drying, dying to golden brown.
Image: by smbailie-photobucket.com
©DGA 23.05.2011 14:51
Slow Death of Summer
The wind whispers in the trees,
Softly sighing.
Weeping leaves rain down to the ground
And the carpet of grass lies
Drying, dying to golden brown.
Image: by smbailie-photobucket.com
©DGA 23.05.2011 14:51
I am a middle-aged South African woman, living in Johannesburg. I began writing poetry towards the end of May 2010. I love animals – sometimes more than people! I am back after a break. Thanks for still being here, if you are! Missed you! xxx
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23/05/2011 at 4:47 pm
Does seem they’re weeping, hey?
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24/05/2011 at 6:54 am
Yes, I have always thought so, Cin. 🙂
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23/05/2011 at 5:18 pm
wonderful colours to celebrate the end of summer
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24/05/2011 at 6:55 am
Aren’t they just, Sidey! 😀
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23/05/2011 at 9:32 pm
Beautifully expressed.
That’s the way I felt every autumn.
I’m so happy to live in Florida where the winter is no more than a brief blip on the radar.
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24/05/2011 at 6:58 am
When I lived in KwaZulu-Natal on the east coast it was like that too, Nancy, but I am really enjoying having seasons defined not only by the weather but by nature as well.
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23/05/2011 at 10:46 pm
This is just the way I feel about Autumn, Adeeyoyo…
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24/05/2011 at 7:03 am
I love the autumn colours too, Kate!
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23/05/2011 at 11:04 pm
Check out pics royal poinciana. Tree of flames.
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24/05/2011 at 7:00 am
We had Flamboyant trees in Natal – wonderful to look at and the shade was always so welcome too!
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24/05/2011 at 2:12 am
Those colours are just stunning. Late autumn is such a resplendent time in nature. Fabulous poem!
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24/05/2011 at 7:01 am
I absolutely adore the autumn colours, Selma.
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24/05/2011 at 10:01 am
Beautifully done in this metaphor of death and grief Adeeyoyo,- we are having the same tawny coloured burst here – it’s one of the few aspects of the season I enjoy
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24/05/2011 at 2:02 pm
Lovely, lovely autumn colours, Bb. 🙂
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24/05/2011 at 2:41 pm
Lovely Adee.
Our summer left in a hurry.
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25/05/2011 at 9:13 am
I saw that winter has arrived there first, Gran. *shiver*
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26/05/2011 at 3:22 am
tis the season eh…love all the nature in this…autumn is my fav time of year…
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26/05/2011 at 3:47 am
I love autumn too, Brian, with all the colourful leaves both above and on the ground – wonderful!
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26/05/2011 at 7:08 am
Wonderful poem – excellent 🙂
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26/05/2011 at 7:26 am
Thanks, Gabrielle. 😀
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