Wednesday, October 16, 2013

MAGIC SEASON

MAGIC SEASON



Autumn sprinkling gold dust,

magic slips into the mountains.

A wedge of honking geese

cuts through cobalt skies.



Golden rod nod their heads,

breath of fall on my cheek.

The air smells like apples,

autumn sprinkling gold dust.



Star-studded asters hug

the banks of Hyatt Mill Creek.

A doe and twin fawns appear,

magic slips into the mountains.



Corn shocks rattle their fingers,

a pumpkin pie baking.

Maple burns like Moses’ bush,

a wedge of honking geese.



Light spins a kaleidoscope

through the patchwork of trees.

Thousands of monarch butterflies

cutting through cobalt skies.

--Brenda Kay Ledford

12 comments:

lil red hen said...

Brenda, this is such a wonderful poem. You've done a fantastic job, bringing me right into the fall flowers, sounds, and colors.

Thank you so much for your encouraging comments about my quilt.

magnoliasntea said...

Wow, your blog header is a breathtaking view. Love the autumn poem. Have a great week!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Beautiful poem, Brenda... Nobody loves Fall anymore than I do.... It's such a magical time of year.... I'm so lucky to live in an area where the Fall Colors and signs are all so wonderful... Like you said: Magical!!!

Hugs,
Betsy

Susie Swanson said...

Awe, you described it so well Brenda. Fall is a magical season. Beautiful poem as usual. I'm so happy you both are enjoying the book. Blessings.Susie

Janet said...

Yes, it is a magic season indeed. I love it and your poem.

Anonymous said...

This is lovely! I have seen more goldenrod this year than ever before.

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

What an absolutely perfect poem! Your word picture of Autumn say it all!

Connie said...

What a beautiful poem, Brenda! I love your images--"corn shocks rattle their fingers" and "Maple burns like Moses' bush." So vivid!

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

At the end of a perfect fall day, your lovely verse reminds me of what made it that way!

Eggs In My Pocket said...

Love your wonderful words! You are right......there is a magic to fall season!

Connie Arnold said...

Your poem is filled with great imagery and is a delight to the senses!

Cheryl said...

Beautiful!