This Poem was Submitted By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2007-11-12 17:59:23 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Sighs of Autumn

Tulip bulbs lie hushed, expecting a nap in its loamy quilt, till roused by spring showers. My spade was poised to slice the soil when I heard it…the susurrant sounds of Autumn. Ghost like cordovan leaves rustled  and scampered across the brick path.   Loose clouds slipped down from  a melancholy sky and shrouded  trees with a gossamer cloak.   A sudden Chinook shook tangled boughs, murmured a dreary melody. Startled grackles cried an ominous shriek and sailed skyward. The golden sun paled, cloud parasols dimmed. Trees and grasses groaned aghast with threats of Autumn. Kneeling in my splendid arbor, savoring the pomp around me, I plunged my spade into fertile marl. Even death of Summer brings enchantment to Autumn sighs.

Copyright © November 2007 marilyn terwilleger

Additional Notes:
A very old poem!!


This Poem was Critiqued By: Rene L Bennett On Date: 2007-12-06 22:17:29
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.80000
Maybe an old poem but it's beauty is freshing to this reader. You capture autumn with your word of imagery which made me feel as though I was there seeing this with you. Thank you. Rene'


This Poem was Critiqued By: Thomas H. Smihula On Date: 2007-12-04 10:40:33
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Marilyn, Althought an old poem it brings back, what the writer's thoughts were, at the time of season changing. It is good to reflect back and regain a visual. I enjoyed reading this piece. This will be my last month for critiquing poetry for at least the next several months possibly longer for I will be taking care of some of life's challenges over the next few. Thanks for sharing your work, Thomas
This Poem was Critiqued By: Terry A On Date: 2007-11-14 12:07:28
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
It may be an old poem Marilyn, but it is very nicely done. This theme, in a sense carried by the poem you posted before this one, is better done in this poem. And the ending lines, "Even death of summer brings enchantment to autumn sighs." are lovely. One thing ends, another begins. Nothing seems to know that better then nature. Simple beauties, simple pleasures. Terry
This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2007-11-13 09:04:58
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Bringing forth an old poem to be shared with us speaks of the poet.......your pen has been busy for some time my friend and beautifully expressed I may add is the change in the season, the whispers and other sounds of fall in the air..........I enjoy the sounds of the changing seasons though when old man winter arrives I always want to send him packing with the first heavy blow........hope all is well with you.......keep the link going.........God Bless, Claire
This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2007-11-12 21:16:45
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Marilyn, Lovely especially for Autumn. Planting bulbs I take it? Your words flow seemingly effortlessly. Ha! A lot I know. It ain't as easy as it appears. I like every morsel of this! Dellena
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