Autumn's Changing Shades Poem by Ernestine Northover

Autumn's Changing Shades

Rating: 4.6


The wind swirls leaves in all directions,
Tumbling them down upon this earth,
Releasing them from their connections,
To inhabit yet another berth.

Layers of them are now descending,
Carpeting the land's cold ground,
Colours meticulously blending,
Burnished copper spread around.

All in their distinct formations,
Each with different hues to see,
Parading now in damp locations,
Drifters off upon a spree.

Autumn's changing shades are warming,
Embroidering a patchwork quilt
Across the open plains transforming,
Embellishing with golden gilt.

The wind swirls leaves in all directions,
Tumbling them down in gentle flight,
Trees then watch for a resurrection
Of the spring's fresh appetite.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Duncan Wyllie 17 November 2006

This is your finest work Ernestine, it holds a feeling quite unparallel to any of your other pieces, and although this is my own opinion I feel that many others may find themselves thinking the same, a truly remarkable accomplishment Thankyou..you amazingly strong and brilliant poet of the heart Love duncan X

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Frank James Ryan Jr...fjr 17 November 2006

Absolutely gorgeous & virtually flawless verse, young lady...Where does your Spectrum of Talent end....Or does it? ! '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''F. j. R.

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A Harrie 17 November 2006

an awesome penning, imagery so vivid in colour and feeling. excellent. amanda

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Debora Short 17 November 2006

Dear Ernestine, This is so beautiful, it's imagery conveys such a powerful naturally soothing grace and peace. Thank YOU! ! Debora

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Patricia Gale 17 November 2006

Beautiful piece, the imagery paints a shear masterpiece...

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Andrew Blakemore 13 March 2008

Beautiful imagery again Ernestine, you really are a very talented poet. Love Andrew x

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Tailor Bell 24 November 2006

gorgeous scene, Ernestine. in complete agreement with all below and likely above. marvelous beauty in your autumn portrait of change, hope and rebirth. commanding work. -Tailor

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Scarlett Treat 21 November 2006

All our beautiful fall colors are gone today, and as I drove to the Library, the leaves swirled and danced in the road after my car! Great writing!

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Cecil (cj) Krieger 21 November 2006

Hi Ernestine... I really enjoyed this poem of hope... and needed to read it today All my best CJ

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Chuck Audette 20 November 2006

Beautiful. A quiet but lovely picture you've painted with your words. -chuck

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