A Fall Day Robert Frost Would Adore
Rust-colored leaves, tumble helplessly
from the big front yard maple tree
No wind
Just their time to let go
Stateman-like bluejays, squawk nonstop
Warning all, red-tail hawks circling
eyeing plump mourning doves, in pairs
in the red cherry trees
Two baby garter snakes
wearing bright yellow necklaces
like those girls wear to a debutante ball
writhe on the dusty garage floor
Flowers, enroute back to seeds
Their nectar, still sweet, enticing
monarch butterflies to cling
to their sticky honey
The older man, leaning
against the weathered wooden fence
a spitting image of Robert Frost
casts an approving look my way
I know then, nothing more need be said
ok so i’m not robert frost
but i’m another “older” guy
leaning on the fence and giving my approval
knockout
floots said this on September 7, 2007 at 3:46 am
Thanks Floots. For all I know, you could be Frost, Sandburg, Wallace Stevens, or even Floots!
diannone said this on September 7, 2007 at 7:34 am
You already have Fall peeking over your shoulder. At 93 degrees it’s hard to think of changing leaves and frost. Weel written!!
patpaulk said this on September 7, 2007 at 8:06 am
Pat: Thanks. Yes, you are right.
diannone said this on September 7, 2007 at 8:18 am
One of my older brothers used to read me Robert Frost and Dylan Thomas poetry at bedtime as opposed to children’s stories.
I think I lucked out.
This has a nice, idyllic feel to it, Don. I enjoyed it for both its visual presentation, as well as nostalgic mood.
aurora said this on September 7, 2007 at 10:25 am
Nice one, Don.
Nice new look to your site, too.
Thanks!
Dan said this on September 7, 2007 at 11:30 am
“Two baby garter snakes
wearing bright yellow necklaces
like those young girls wear
to a debutante ball, writhe
on the dusty garage floor”
THat blew up my mind. I am no frost either but I like!
gautami said this on September 7, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Aurora: Yes, you were lucky indeed. Glad you enjoyed it.
diannone said this on September 7, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Dan: Thanks and glad you liked the poem and the new blog skin.
diannone said this on September 7, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Gautami: Glad you enjoyed the snake part. Even snakes have their day.
diannone said this on September 7, 2007 at 2:44 pm