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Friday, 26 September 2014

THESE NIGHTS OF AUTUMN BY FIONA CUMMINGS


THESE NIGHTS OF AUTUMN

BY FIONA CUMMINGS

 

It’s getting cold, the nights are closing in

No standing talking to neighbours now, we say hi, and hurry in

Gathering the coal and a chopped up log

Lighting amber flames as the chimney spews fog

A candle I shall light

To make cosy this autumn night

An extra blanket on the bed

Oh bitter cold I do dread

Fingers frosty and face so red

Outcome the warm knits

For our hands toasty mits

Navy skies and silver stars

Slushing tires from the cars

Falling leaves

Rain copper colours

A gentle breaze

Makes bare the flowers

It’s dry though no springtime showers

People pass my window looking so solemn

Though we can have a beautiful autumn

To gather a cluster of colourful   leaves

 And conkers from the trees

A dish or, vase full on your window

Next to your candle, a glow

How pretty that will look to passers by

And to their chilled faces perhaps a smile

So happy autumn from me to you

Just enjoy what’s in front of you

And we shall wait for another season

From snow and fir trees to beautiful blossom

As all the seasons will never be forgotten

Stay safe keep warm on these nights of autumn

 

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