Autumn Words, During

There is so much beauty in this one. From the metaphors to the imagery...start to finish

Thank you, Willow.
It really created itself, as I sat and watched. I had no idea where it would lead. I loved the first line for a couple of days,  as it bounced around in my head, at work.  Once I sat down to write something, this spilled out.  
I appreciate your nod for my effort. I needed a positive write this time.

Dear S,

You’re just showing off now. This poem is ridiculously great. There’s a peek into the intimacy of these characters that is just enough to feel the love and joy and then the use of metaphors…I’m green with envy. Lovely write despite my childish jealousy of your talented writing. H🌷

What?!  Surely you jest!  
As I said above, I had the first line swimming in my head a couple of days.  I had nothing planned with it. It all just seeped out once I decided to put that line to use.  
Many times, it's a mood to write from, not always ideas.  The mood creates the pictures in my head. Ya know?  
And, there is nothing childish about you, my dear.  Nada.

Fantastic… killer line breaks… wonderful flow…

Hey you!
I will gladly take a "fantastic" and feel rich!  
Actually, I do spend some time contemplating the line breaks more than some probably.  Even, that's why I chose to center this write, instead of left hash it. It aids a few lines in impact.  I think anyway. So I like how you mention line breaks, again.  
I think it matters, and you confirm it.  Thank you.

Stripped down and dressed up, it's beautiful.

I appreciate that, Confluence.  Thank you for the note of confidence.  

Hey Styx,

This is quite beautiful. The metaphors and expressions.
Just lovely piece. Your mind is a treasure:)

You shuffle words like a true Vegas card shuffler. Yep - like a showoff. LOL
Honoria is right!!

Hello Del.  (So formal!  Lol)
Thank you for saying what you did about it. That first line battered my brain a couple of days.  So it's good to know that the result of it all is well received.  

I hate gambling, you know.  I play the definite winning hand. And then I'm all in.  Leave me alone about the whole odd numbers thing.  It works for me!  Lol.

Melodious metaphors!  The inevitable doesn't always have to be bad.  Digging this piece Styx.

LJ

What a great word to use;  "melodious".   I'm digging that!
I needed a positive piece to switch away from a string of grrrr ones. Thank you for noticing my effort here, LJ.  I appreciate it a lot.

Geez Styx, your writing is always so phenomenal it makes it so hard to properly comment damnit! No I am not complaining, I just might sound that way. lol I agree with everyone this is beautiful and adore the metaphors. I am mad at myself for not leaving a more worthy comment but that's what I have for now. I will be back to try and catch up on some of your others. It's been so long since I got a chance a read on here that I know there must be a ton of them.

Listen Scooby, there is no comment less worthy or more worthy.  We are all here as a group of writers, sharing our interest and enthusiasm for writing.  So every nod of acknowledgement is enough to let each of us know that we are a welcome part of the group.  It's a big circle here.  
Your spot matters.  

Okay, I can't really argue with that now can I. And of course I love hearing Scooby again lol it's been so long. :p It just sounds so endearing to me!

Got a little chill reading that last stanza.
Good poetry is supposed to do that.
Has a Robert Frost vibe at the end even though I must confess I haven't read him since high school 200 years ago it seems.
Or maybe his name is a metaphor for your subject matter as winter is at our door despite autumn is in it's first quarter turn of the mile sprint ....

BIG LIKE COUNTRY MARK

You remain a distinctive writer here in the Underground...  Most needed poetry !

Thank you Gary.
I don't overly critique my own writes, but I do strive for a standard.  My literary ability is more akin to getting to displaying images of thoughts.  I lack certain writing skills, but I think I do have a good sense of what resonates with others' thoughts.  I hope!  

This is beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye. Im a sucker for the softer side of this place.....keep these comin. <3

Thank you much!  you went back a bit for this one, which is cool.

Honestly, I tend to stick with the more pleasant aspects of thoughts, when i write. Life has enough blah. So why not highlight the good stuff!
I may be predictable, but hopefully I'm not boring. Lol
I appreciate ya!

Im not your average person here. I actually read what people post. Even if I go back years.....this was fabulous.  Ill be lurkin more look out! <3

It is providence that I would read this vibe today almost a year after you posted.
I believe in providence and your words spoke Sankofa to my soul.
I truly appreciate what you channeled here...

Much respect

Naaj

Your comments are like a professor's note on the write/s.  Educated and impactful.  
Thank you, Naajir. It's never too late to boost someone's morale.