Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Fall Hangs On It’s Arbor On The Door Of Winter by Stephen Craig Rowe

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Fall hangs on it’s arbor as the last leaves are fallen, raked, burned and turned to ash. Yet some leaves are free to skitch streets,
swirl in winds and scratch windows
With fingers of old ghosts in the hand
of swaying tree branches.
Day goes dark before it’s time is taken
drawing sweet sunset all pastel pale bright and wanting in the gloaming
as sky turns cold and clear.
Bring in some of the outdoors with trees and light.
Warm the kitchen, take care of you and yours. 
Fall hangs on it’s arbor on the door of winter as
Liberty and Dragon dance eternal hand in arm in hand.
And Spirits of Indians dance in the wind.  As ever be well,
Stephen Craig Rowe

6 comments:

Lisa said...

Oh my Goodness. So much beauty to your words . Dear Stephen your image is breathtaking.
I love it. So well done.
xo

Hope said...

My Dearest Stephen.. "Spirits of Indians dance in the wind".. I like that.. "smile"..
hope you are well and that winter is being kind to your bones..
beautifully written.. and love your leaves.. be well dear and cherished friend.

Beth said...

Excellent description of our central Illinois in this time period.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, Stephen, image and verse!

Michael Manning said...

Terrific writing. First time visiting! I dried up as a poet, but know this too shall pass!!

Here I Am Carrie said...

Your words are like music to Autumn. Your photo I could see easily inspiring those words.