Phyllis Beveridge Nissila
If, these days, you sometimes feel like the world is teetering on a tightrope (know what I mean?) a little respite is always a good thing if even just a short walk outdoors or perhaps a meander down memory lane. (It’s especially nice when the two coincide.)
Here’s where I was yesterday.
Autumn Eves
An acrid burst
kicks up some dust
from a pile of calico leaves
as a late, sharp shaft
of ochre sun
surprises
a bed of these.
And I am barely six
again
in another
pungent scene
crunching leaves
beneath my feet
while shadows
dance in trees.
But ‘fore the dark
tucks in the days
and owls
“Who-Who” (are these?)
a chilly gust
hints winter’s night
draws close
from north and east.
Enjoy a little respite yourself, today. You never know what it might bring to mind–eyes, ears, nose–and imagination.
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Image of fall leaves along fence from publicdomainpictures.net
I love the color of Fall….EVERYTHING FALL! 🍁🍁🍁Invigorates me!
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Me, too!
It’s very rejuvenating…
Especially here in Oregon now that the fires are doused, for the most part…
Cheers and blessings,
Phyllis
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