Autumn’s wildly whipping winds
Steal my dress away.
I stand naked, ‘neath the sun
Dancing in the light of day.
The clothes I wore lay rustling
Colors at my feet.
Slender arms, in supplication
Covet wind’s caressing heat.
Autumn’s wildly whipping winds
Blow cross my body, bared
I shiver with sensations of
Excitement briefly shared.
My clothing swirls away from me
Carried in wind’s arms.
Foliage funnels waltzing
Captured by his charms.
Autumn’s wildly whipping winds
Leave me here neglected
Exposed, for all the world to see
An “oak tree," unprotected.
Still… I linger, longing.
Alone I stand in dignity.
Until winter’s courteous snow
Lovingly, re-dresses me.
Patricia Gibson-Little
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A contest entry
- autumn by arden.
400 points, ended October 3, 2003, 15 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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You had me worried for a minute there, Patti. Loved the ending, should have know better! This is very well written. I enjoyed reading it. Autumn is my favorite time of the year. Gosh!, the next time I look at a leafless tree, I'm going to feel like a Peeping-Tom.
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Great write!!!
very emotional!! -
i willna ever look at trees the same way now, ye made it sweet and sensual, and have me grinning from ear to ear.
i loved the lines,
'Until winter’s courteous snow
Lovingly, re-dresses me'
t'was delightful.
thank ye for entering, and best of luck!
arden
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