Patina: Prêt-à-Porter, Fall 2014

 Having resumed my daily afternoon walks, I am becoming reacquainted with the beautiful patinas that cover some

 of the unique architecture throughout the village.

Pomegranates, posing for their annual portrait in our garden.

Of course, these finishes aren't only restricted to buildings, 

since they also polish the leathery skin of robust berries -

  did you know that technically, pomegranates are berries?! 

Heavy ornaments, pomegranates bend branches, bringing to mind the decorated boughs of Christmas trees.

A symbol of fertility and abundance in many cultures, the sweet

 seeds of this fleshy fruit are rich in vitamin C, dietary fibers, and

 a host of other beneficial traits when consumed regularly.

Trying to stay on trend, this tropical palm shows off its fall 

foliage, in honey hued stripes, and burnt, beige-y neutrals. 

In the spotlight, maple leaves coated in copper, sparkle in a glittery glow.

Our sensitive maple, having struggled with summer heat, 

is deservedly, the star of the season. Taking centre stage,

 it steals the scene from co-stars green, be it even,

 for its fleeting, fifteen minutes of fame.

Thanks for visiting and

have a lovely weekend!

 A Happy Thanksgiving to

all my friends back home!

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The Jekyll & Hyde in the Sky

 Such sparkling light on the Aegean,

  liquid gold for tired treasure seekers.

  

On the patio petals, later in the day,

the light is softer, covering them in

a cozy blanket, just before bedtime.

 For, the icy moon is hiding between the burnt

 maple leaves - victims of a seasonal crime,

and one a suspicious suspect won't confess to!

 

Only their reflection, shimmering inside a pool

of cool hydration, seems to rejuvenate the 

scorched and seared surface of the leafy greens,

while the flaming red zinnias 

withstand such blazing blows, 

radiating their own bold beams

 of light, as the day begins to doze.

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happy weekend!

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