The Lingering Dust

Delicate blessings,
borne by gentle winds,
spiral, twist, and alight
‘midst rustling oak tresses,

as Autumn’s kiss sinks in. Continue reading “The Lingering Dust”

Bedtime for the Babe

The ever-bratty babe,
young kid-sister, Summer,
howled and stamped her feet,
furiously and red-cheeked,
at the scalding indignity
of Autumn’s timely arrival,
finally and carried lightly
by such a soothing breeze. Continue reading “Bedtime for the Babe”

The Four-Fold Dress

Undulate,
twist, and fall… Continue reading “The Four-Fold Dress”

Uncooperative

The autumnal turn
sets deep in the world
and pulls at leaves
by the handful. Continue reading “Uncooperative”

Autumn Draped Her Shawl

Autumn snuck in
through the back door.

Tipsy, yet ever-elegant,
she quietly avoided
the creaking floorboards,
and draped her shawl
over Mother’s favorite chair. Continue reading “Autumn Draped Her Shawl”

Drying Leaves

Cooler winds rattle
the drying leaves,
as the sleepy
birds and bees
tend to their winter needs. Continue reading “Drying Leaves”