This is another poem inspired by a walk and the autumn leaves, which are particularly spectacular this year.
Fall Collection
I’m collecting fashion pixels
leaves so stunning, dyed and pressed.
With this season’s stylish outfits
Autumn’s golden runways dressed.
Slender sleeves of limey yellow
ric rac trim of flaming blush
bouffant skirt of lacy sun rays
scarlet gloves with seams of buff.
Stand of trees is wearing scarlet
there’s rain-polished burgundy
trunk shows off a brooch of coral
vivid shawls of tangerine.
Crinkled, dappled, smooth and spotted
late October’s costume ball
though some dither—can’t decide:
Come as summer, or as fall?
© 2016 by Violet Nesdoly (All rights reserved)
This post is linked to Poetry Friday, hosted today by Linda at her blog Teacher Dance.
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