A Mature, Mid-October Character

Of all the reasons to love autumn, and there

are plenty, from the romantic to the radiant,

both of which appeal to me tremendously,

there are two others, which you will discover,

that make me feel just as giddy.

Can you guess what they are?

Look carefully!

 

There are clues in the hues

of the clouds in the sky,

and to further exemplify what I mean, take

    note of the ruffles of pinks and purples on green.

Now, marvel at the multitude of

shadows and shades of this maple,

and finally, feast your eyes on 
the layers upon layers of
 colour and texture, like the
blazing coral and crispy nature
of this mature, mid-October character.
 Oh, Autumnal Architecture,
alas, we must declare our 
passionate, lifelong love affair!

What do you love about autumn?

Thanks for visiting!
 Happy weekend!

xx
Poppy 

'Seasonal Luxury': Act III

Autumn skies dramatize

 Act III of 'Seasonal Luxury'',

a play in four parts, advertised

on a marquee of leafy celebrity.

On the ground,
smaller roles abound.
'Walk-ons', if you will,
print a playbill of their own,
protagonists of the cement canvas
onto which they have been blown.

Whether in the air,
where, striking characters invigorate
mundane plots of humdrum blue,

or simply on a muddy patch

 of disappearing green,

the scene is synchronously

stimulating and serene.

Still playing, until the flaky snow

draws the curtain on this alfresco show,

you may catch it anytime, anywhere,

for it's currently being performed everywhere.

Oh! Almost forgot: admission is free, naturally. 

Enjoy!

Canada Post mailboxes: always covered in maple leaves, whatever the season.

Thank you for visiting!

Sending Thanksgiving wishes

to my Canadian friends, 

and warm, autumn greetings

to you all,

xx

Poppy

Floral Friday: All About Foliage

From: 'Savouring the Last of Summer', still holding on, a grape vine in the town square.
(click on the titles to go to the posts)

Trishie, over at Under Lock & Key, hosts a 
lovely party every month called 'Floral Friday'.

From: 'Olive Tree Chivalry, and Other Acts of Kindness'

 'This series is about fun and taking time out to smell 
the flowers.', says Trishie. For June, the theme is 'foliage'.

From: 'Olive Tree Chivalry, and Other Acts of Kindness'

 The crusty, copper leaves, reaching for revitalization, 
and a prayer to the crystal ball moon, above.

From: 'Olive Tree Chivalry and Other Acts of Kindness'

A leafy blanket, for passersby, seeking shade 

From:  'A Sweet Retreat'

or shelter, from a sizzling sun or sudden rainfall.

From: 'Journey into January'

A carpet of clover cuddles the olive trees,
cocooning them in leafy luxury,

From: 'Forever Fall'

while a maple shows off its fabulous fall features,

From:  'Autumn Hues and Poetic Views'

 and the vineyard beyond our front gate, hosts
autumn hues, before the bareness of winter.   

Thanks for visiting, and please stop by for more
 foliage fun at the blog hop below. To play along 
next time, please email Trishie for next month's theme.

Happy Weekend, to you!

xx
Poppy

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