Autumn
Descant
October
comes ablaze
in scarlet robes and gold crowns
Sun
hangs low in the fields
sparking the wing tips of grasses
From
the sweet gum a lone leaf
winds its way home
returns
amber wealth to the soil
and I remember—
it
isn’t what lives in the light
but what returns from the dark
that
stays forever
Mary Jo Balistreri has two
books of poetry published by Bellowing Ark Press and a chapbook by Tiger's Eye
Press. She has more recently been enjoying learning and writing haiku type
poems. She finds it helps her see differently and experience life in a new way.
For more information, please visit her at maryjobalistreripoet.com
Beautiful poem, Jo. Yes, autumn has its high notes...and its low song which you have given us in this fine poem. There is hope in this world, after all. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your work Mary Jo, thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara and Peggy.
ReplyDeleteDear Jo,
ReplyDeleteYour poem makes October, one of my favorite months, even more special. Thank you for the rich colors and vibrant images. This one's a gem.
Michael
well done, as always, Jo!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael and ayaz. Very appreciative.
ReplyDeleteDear Jo, Beautifully written with a high song a low song and a final song of hope for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliantly written Mary Jo. I just adore the way you ended this poem. Aloha, Connie
ReplyDeleteLove this, Mary Jo, especially that last line. Very nicely-written. Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings!
ReplyDelete-MJ (wwww.tgbtgpublictions.com)
Beautiful...I love the imagery, and the wisdom in the closing lines. Warm regards // paul
ReplyDeleteExpressed beautifully. The last lines sum it up elegantly.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Daya Bhat