Early Fall-Crisp Day

lillian

A single red-orange leaf
floats unnoticed to the earth.

Acorns and hickory nuts
ping and thud upon the roof.

Once proud tall  hollyhocks
droop in frostbit demise.

Logs lit to flame, hiss steam
hoarfrost warmed in hearth.

I sit, crocheted afghan in my lap
coffee mug nearby
and savor the season.

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12 thoughts on “Early Fall-Crisp Day”

  1. Lissa A. Forbes's avatar Lissa A. Forbes October 6, 2015 / 9:12 pm

    My favorite season. Yes, it’s nice to bring out the afghans or comforters and snuggle up in a worn sweatshirt. I like how your poem brought the essence of the oncoming of fall to mind.

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    • lillian's avatar lillian October 6, 2015 / 9:18 pm

      Thanks so much, Lissa. My favorite season!

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  3. Misky's avatar Misky October 6, 2015 / 9:48 pm

    Time to tuck into some cosiness, I think. Lovely poem, Lillian

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    • lillian's avatar lillian October 7, 2015 / 10:54 am

      Thanks so much. Your kind words mean a lot …knowing your way with words and the quality of your poetry. So enjoy seeing you here over my first cup of coffee on another fall-crisp day! 🙂

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      • Misky's avatar Misky October 7, 2015 / 10:57 am

        We’re grey and raining. Typical English autumn.

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  4. Killing Jar Studio's avatar Killing Jar Studio October 7, 2015 / 12:54 am

    We’ve been thrilled here because the nights are in the mid to upper 70’s. (Still reaching 90’s daily)
    Thanks for that Lil touch of fall.

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    • lillian's avatar lillian October 7, 2015 / 10:42 am

      Something about that coolness in the night — when we pop into bed and leave the window open — instead of the air conditioner blasting. Right? And here in New England, the trees are beginning to turn. Glad to give you a touch of fall!

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  6. lillian's avatar lillian October 8, 2015 / 3:33 am

    …like that afghan on my lap! 🙂

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