“My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature.” ― Claude Monet


The Seasons

Autumn Tears

The changing scene at summer's end
Reminds us autumn's time has neared.
The trees display an early blend
Of dazzling colors, proudly tiered.

The countryside arrays a spread
Of leaves in gold and shades of brown,
Unveiling scenes of crimson red
That drape the length of autumn's gown.

But when it's time to say goodbye,
And winter makes the branches bend,
The trees allow their leaves to fly—
Their final tears at autumn's end.

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Behind the Verse

Autumn is a wonderful time of year, marked by cooler days and the beauty of leaves in vivid colors of varying hues. For me, the shedding of leaves from the trees as winter approaches signifies not only the end of autumn but also evokes a sense of sadness at her departure.


Poetic form: Quatrain

Image by ALV



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