Fall arrived with its hurly burly ways
leaves descending and twirling
in their carefree spinning dance
shouting in burnt umber, red and orange
a glorious pageant of fall colors
seasonal smells of cinnamon and spice
market stalls boasting stacks of fat pumpkins
waiting for carving magicians
even though we lost summer
our lazy carefree days stolen away
beach trips and family picnics absconded
fall snuck in like an unruly marching band
bringing in windstorms, heat waves
and deadly wildfires
the inexorable cycle of the seasons
won't be halted even by the virus
trick or-treaters settled for half empty candy bags
Thanksgiving plans curtailed
dinners set up outside in backyards
empty seats at our table
Yes fall arrived like a favorite uncle
we have been eagerly awaiting
though he sometimes makes trouble
and we didn't welcome him with open arms
just a quiet “glad you're here”
that will have to do for now
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This poem was inspired by the strange fall we are experiencing.Thankfully the inexorable cycle of the seasons can't be stopped. Sheltering at home pushed me to put together my first book of poetry. I realized my life changed overnight and there was no time to wait, My Runaway Hourglass, Poetica publications,
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Perfect capture of the spirit of these days. Love your book's title!
Thanks Matthew. You are so kind.
JJ
Lovely poem about a fall that "will have to do now"
"we have been eagerly awaiting"
Enjoyed the poem. Good way to close. *
Your poem makes me feel tender about fall. *
that will have to do for now--
indeed. *