Autumn~

(Cover-photo taken by Emma Catherine Smith.)

Arid skies heave listless sighs,

Utter words with sleepy eyes...

Trees ablaze with vivid fire,

Undulating flames inspire.

Moonlight's golden harvest glow

Nests above and heralds snow. 

Copyright Hannah Scarlett 2013

Life~

When Spring has sprung,

The earth is young,

And life begins anew.

Air fresh and pure;

Delicate and demure,

Flowers graced with dew.

Then Summer moves in,

Earth matures then,

The sky a vibrant blue.

Rich green foliage full,

Playful breezes pull,

Fireworks, fireflies, never few.

But as Autumn arrives,

Earth heaves a sigh,

Looks back at days that flew.

Now wise and knowing,

Chill winds blowing

Colored leaves swept askew.

At last Winter takes hold,

Earth's bones grow old,

To fall asleep- she wants to.

She grows gray and cold,

Tucked neath a blanket of snow,

This day would come, she knew.

And so, as a child grows,

Matures, learns, and knows,

So the Earth does, too.

In an endless circle of 

Life, death, and love,

She warns us our days are few.

© Hannah Scarlett 2012

October Sky~

Mist and silver light

Autumn fire burning bright,

Crimson leaves a fiery sight

'Neath October's sky...

Chill winds dwell upon the hill,

Brooks and ponds start to fill

As raindrops downwards spill.

Another summer says good-bye...

Harvest of pumpkins, squash, corn,

Frost replaces dew one morn',

Another month of beauty born...

Time for garrulous geese to fly.

A cool, clear aura fills the air,

Golds and browns and scarlets flare;

Spiced hot cider and tales to share...

Hear outside the gale's fierce cry.

Blackbirds crow from barren trees

Bundle up- lest you freeze!

Oh, for memorable days like these!

'Neath October's sky.


© Hannah Scarlett 2012