Fall's Technicolor Glory
Bright leaves shimmy, swirl, hurl
their crunchy selves in frantic glee.
their crunchy selves in frantic glee.
Fickle winds toss, kick, flick
them indiscriminately.
Tomorrow I'll work, ache, rake
to reveal brown patchy grass.
Then I'll grump, moan, groan
until the blisters pass.
But today I watch, contemplate, appreciate
fall's technicolor glory.
Published by Kristen Brockmeyer
Kristen Brockmeyer lives with her husband, two kids, two cats, one dog and fifteen chickens on a small farm in Michigan. She writes about any topic that catches her interest, but her favorite subjects are ki... View profile
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8 Comments
Post a CommentVery nice! Great play with your words!
Lovely sentiments, and photo too!
Thanks, Tiffany. :)
Very nice Kristen =0)
Natrucolor... I like that. :)
Vary nice! Maybe natrucolor?
Thanks, Delicia!
Great poem and fall feelings, thanks Kristen!