Bowed as a beachcomber
I scour fresh leaf litter for just one
the one outstanding eye-candy
sweet as a nut sugar reds perhaps
those sickening to saffron with a vanishing viridity
monotints or a veined pride in tri-colour
I've no predilections
searching eagle-eyed through Autumn
glued to the fallen underfoot
there's a light tap on my shoulder
and the driest of whispers
half-turning to see
one earthbound leaf has chosen me
Too many great poets have already written about it but I’m still joining Sumana’s Midweek Motif: Autumn
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how beautiful and enchanting it is to be chosen by a pretty autumnal leaf, the concept really makes me feel tender-hearted all over. Wonderful write!
I’m glad for that- thank you! Went lighter hearted and whimsical for a change
WOW! I too have been chosen. Too easy to forget that we are universes within universes. I adore this poem.
Indeed – and subject to universal whims . Lovely comment Susan – thank you
I love the idea of beachcombing the leaves underfoot! So cool!
Sherry – It’s the next best thing to what you can do every day 😉
Chosen by a leaf? What wondrous magic!
I feel touched 🙂
“and the driest of whispers
half-turning to see
one earthbound leaf has chosen me” Love love love
A beautiful poem Enjoyed reading this
Love lovely comment Marja – many thanks
Magical and lovely Laura! I love every line and the last one is enchanting!
There is magic to Autumn – glad you felt it and I really appreciate your comment
I love that the leaf chose you! This reminded me of when I was in grade school, and we had to make a collage of leaves we collected. One was more beautiful than the next.
when it’s hard to choose we wait to be chosen!
I scour the path for perfect leaves too, Laura. My husband brought me a bouquet of them yesterday morning from his walk. I always try to find the perfect one to bless the day.
A blessing and romance – perfect!
Beautiful! I can see the last 4 lines right before my eyes.
that’s just what the poet wants to hear – thank you Kiki x
You have given us an eyeful of Autumn here; nice !!!
much love…
an eyefull of fall 😉