by Kathryn E.
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January 15, 2006

The hush

July 20, 2007 04:31 AM EDT (Updated: July 20, 2007 10:20 AM EDT)
views: 55 | comments: 46

cloud wisps
wedged between
fingers of sunlight, rays
upon a lonesome maple
golden leaves
hangers on
for dear life;

this day
a hush
between
Indian summer
and impending death
of summer
when wisps
become blanket
covering all;

new life holds secrets
dark earth
keeper of the flame,
fecund virginity;

this day
a hush
between Indian summer
and barren winter.

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Comments: 46

very nice.really enjoyed the read
Dawne Joy Jul 20, 2007, 4:37am EDT
Very romantic, isn't it?

Excellent poem as always :-)
Minakshi w. Jul 20, 2007, 4:45am EDT
Beautiful!! It invokes such lush images in my mind, specially the reference to the Maple tree. In Kashmir, India, where I grew up, we have a similar tree called the CHINAR. It burns bright like the maple does, in autumn. You took me down memory lane with this poem.
Virginia M. Jul 20, 2007, 5:08am EDT
This is beautiful!
David C. Jul 20, 2007, 5:27am EDT
very well done. I love the imagery here.
elizabeth e. Jul 20, 2007, 5:32am EDT
I could feel Indian summer slipping away....and dreaded the loss of spending days outside.
amarpreet k. Jul 20, 2007, 5:51am EDT
Between Indian summer and Barren winter ... beautiful poem ..
I have seen both ...and I like the days that faal inbetween these extremeties ..

Hey Minnie ..I am from jammu ...nice to know that u are from Kashmir ..:-)
Fred Hose Jul 20, 2007, 6:05am EDT
Kathryn
This perion somehow fills me with an infinite sadness. As I look at the stunning beauty of Autumn I think of a sunny summer with all its gaiety gone.

But soon I become aware of those special warm and cozy times that winter promises.

Good poem. Evokes so many thoughts.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 6:29am EDT
ah, I awake early and find all you wonderful people have been reading while I have slept....thanks all.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Jul 20, 2007, 6:30am EDT
Nice Kathryn!
Thought provoking, lovely poem. WTG...!
jane K. Jul 20, 2007, 8:28am EDT
beautiful - it took me away
Marie L. Jul 20, 2007, 9:09am EDT
Just lovely!
Edward Nudelman Jul 20, 2007, 9:12am EDT
Really great sparse poem, Kathyrn. I would suggest you probably don't need all those commas. I love the flow and cadence here, with some rich images. Very nice.
amanda wallin Jul 20, 2007, 9:17am EDT
Vivid imagery with fantastic metaphors for impending winter. There's a great sense of loss and suspension of time. Marvelous piece Kathryn!
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 9:35am EDT
Ed - that is a very good suggestion - thanks....

Amazing what can happen when one looks out the window...
Sue * Jul 20, 2007, 9:36am EDT
You have described my favorite time of year...if only it would last.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 9:39am EDT
Ah Sue, I know, I feel the same way...thanks...

thanks all. now, back to bed...
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 9:53am EDT
Thank you, Julia, Dawn, Minnie and Virginia.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 9:55am EDT
Thank you, David C. and elizabeth e.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 10:21am EDT
Ed, I did remove some of those commas. Thanks, it reads more smoothly and looks cleaner.
Glenn T. Jul 20, 2007, 10:38am EDT
Seasons in the life of a writer.
lynn a. Jul 20, 2007, 11:17am EDT
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 11:29am EDT
Thank you, Glenn and lynn.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 11:42am EDT
Thank you amarpreet and Fred,
Tina Coruth Jul 20, 2007, 12:12pm EDT
Once again, I am captivated by your imagery. Beautiful!
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 1:48pm EDT
Thank you, Tina.
Lyn Owen Jul 20, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
I like the line about the leaf hanging on the tree. Nice poem.
flit . Jul 20, 2007, 3:22pm EDT
excellent poem
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 3:30pm EDT
thanks lyn, flit.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 3:31pm EDT
thank you tamara, ernie, jane, marie, ed, amanda, sue s.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 3:32pm EDT
thank you arlene,
Marge H. Jul 20, 2007, 4:43pm EDT
Ahhh!!! My favorite time of year so eloquently described.
Heather C. Jul 20, 2007, 7:18pm EDT
Excellent poem!! Reminds me of when I had my first baby in September 1973. It was hot hot summer, my feet were too swollen for shoes. When we were released a few days later, fall had rushed in and the smell reminded me it was Field Hockey season, only I had a new role...Mother.
Jerri H. Jul 20, 2007, 8:29pm EDT
Nice Kathryn!!
Kimberly Ripley Jul 20, 2007, 9:36pm EDT
You really are quite a poet! This is one genre I can't quite grasp. Maybe I'll try it again sometime. You've got it nailed!
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 10:35pm EDT
thank you, Kimberly...

Thank you Rose...

Thank you Jerri and Heather.

Thank you Marge.
Alison Pearce Jul 20, 2007, 11:22pm EDT
Excellent. A beautiful, heart felt poem.
Kathryn E. Jul 20, 2007, 11:56pm EDT
Thank you, Alison.
Sheila Deeth Jul 21, 2007, 2:05am EDT
Loved the indian summer - barren winter idea. Reminded me of september sun in England.
Julie R. Jul 21, 2007, 2:29am EDT
Very visual and well written.
Kathryn E. Jul 21, 2007, 5:53am EDT
thank you Sheila and Julie.
Svetlana Goryacheva Jul 21, 2007, 8:44am EDT
Great, dear Kathryn... our Russian parallel to "Indian summer" is "Babye Leto" - literally, "female summer". ;-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Kathryn E. Jul 21, 2007, 10:45am EDT
ah thank you, Svetlana.

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