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Senescence
Aged, darkened, terra cotta
outlines the depth,
of reds, yellows
and blues
Autumn's russet foliage, the
amber tannins that swirl
Into homespun gold
it's smooth swift
dance like rich
oils on
canvas
Celosia in her warm orange
and burgundy creep
through various
shades of the
season
welcoming Chrysanthemums
red velvet and ivory face
laced with pale
tenderness
Senescence repeated, rebirth
death, life and decay
permeate the air
with musk
under a
solstice
sun
outlines the depth,
of reds, yellows
and blues
Autumn's russet foliage, the
amber tannins that swirl
Into homespun gold
it's smooth swift
dance like rich
oils on
canvas
Celosia in her warm orange
and burgundy creep
through various
shades of the
season
welcoming Chrysanthemums
red velvet and ivory face
laced with pale
tenderness
Senescence repeated, rebirth
death, life and decay
permeate the air
with musk
under a
solstice
sun
Published 10th Oct 2020
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10th Oct 2020 4:18pm
o O I loved the imagery of this, Val. Autumn is my favorite seasons and this enabled me to see, feel, and even smell the aromas of change permeating outside.
In the spirit of honest critique, the only thing that jumped out is the below:
with [ it's ] musk
Autocorrect will get you practically everytime!
In the spirit of honest critique, the only thing that jumped out is the below:
with [ it's ] musk
Autocorrect will get you practically everytime!
10th Oct 2020 4:45pm
Thank you
Living in the desert most of my life cancelled out the seasons colors
Now, in the mountains I experience all it's colors
Nothing tops my memory as a child in Illinois and Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
Living in the desert most of my life cancelled out the seasons colors
Now, in the mountains I experience all it's colors
Nothing tops my memory as a child in Illinois and Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
10th Oct 2020 5:16pm
Dear V,
This poem has enhanced an already delightful autumn season for me. The colors this year have been particularly vivid. I’ve so appreciated that in real life as well as the beautiful descriptors in your write. It’s helped to lift the heaviness of the current situation.
I also love how you’ve formatted the piece. Lent itself to an enhanced visual making this a glorious read. Lovely. H🌷
This poem has enhanced an already delightful autumn season for me. The colors this year have been particularly vivid. I’ve so appreciated that in real life as well as the beautiful descriptors in your write. It’s helped to lift the heaviness of the current situation.
I also love how you’ve formatted the piece. Lent itself to an enhanced visual making this a glorious read. Lovely. H🌷
10th Oct 2020 6:42pm
10th Oct 2020 6:51pm
This is my “home” season. It’s where my spirit feels full. You have really done a beautiful job with imagery. Visually, the layout is unique and adds flare. A really lovely piece.
10th Oct 2020 6:57pm
