by Kathryn E.
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January 15, 2006

The hush

November 18, 2006 01:20 PM EST
views: 72 | comments: 50

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: 50

HGM Moya Goatley Nov 18, 2006, 1:30pm EST
Superb. Kathryn. You capture that "moment between" superbly well. Moya
carolyn koen Nov 18, 2006, 1:36pm EST
Great poem. This is my favorite time of the year. I love having a nice warm fire going while I look out the window at the frozen world around me.
Kathryn E. Nov 18, 2006, 1:39pm EST
I looked out the window while making coffee a short while ago, and saw the maple in our front yard, looking sad, with only a few leaves, the clouds beautifully wispy today, with literally a ray of sunlight upon our maple...few other leaves upon the trees. so much has happened to the leaves in the past 3 weeks...this time of year....

Thanks Moya and Carolyn. It is a wondrous change of seasons.
Ronnie M. Nov 18, 2006, 1:39pm EST
Beautifully written.
Kathryn E. Nov 18, 2006, 1:40pm EST
Thanks Juniper and Ronnie....it is the second time looking out the window inspired me to write a nature poem...the imagery presented itself so clearly out the window.
gautami tripathy Nov 18, 2006, 1:44pm EST
I like nature poems. It keeps me rooted. I like the "in between moment" of this poem.
Priscilla P. Nov 18, 2006, 2:01pm EST
Your images are as thrilling and memorable as the message is heartening. I think it is a winner!
jessie voigts Nov 18, 2006, 2:24pm EST
love this! i might say impending death of fall, since summer is LONG gone. i can imagine it, k!! excellent writing
Ricky Fico Nov 18, 2006, 2:37pm EST
A time of transition wonderfully etched into the barks of monolithic adornment.
John Mitts Nov 18, 2006, 3:01pm EST
You touched that moment very well, Kathryn. I look foreward to future visions spoken. 10 and then some.
Terry Collett Nov 18, 2006, 3:03pm EST
One of your best.
Edward Nudelman Nov 18, 2006, 3:09pm EST
fecund virginity... wow! Superb poem, Kathryn!
John L. Nov 18, 2006, 3:43pm EST
interesting how we can almost feel the subtle change you so poetically captured here.
Renee S. Nov 18, 2006, 4:58pm EST
So pretty!
Connie C. Nov 18, 2006, 5:05pm EST
I loved this. Thanks
Sedickah Abderoef Nov 18, 2006, 5:07pm EST
Like Edward, I am also bowled over by fecund virginity. It speaks of rich promise...
very poetic!
Faith H. Nov 18, 2006, 5:13pm EST
very vivid, Kathryn.
adele L. Nov 18, 2006, 5:25pm EST
Very Nice!
Larry H. Nov 18, 2006, 5:35pm EST
Thanks for sharing
Very nicely done, indeed, Kathryn! It captures autumn.
Anne B. Grote Nov 18, 2006, 7:23pm EST
I like that "hush", Kathryn! Almost like angels sleeping while the seasons change. Thanks for a great poem!
Carolion Grailbear Nov 18, 2006, 7:37pm EST
//this day,
a hush
between Indian summer
and barren winter.//

My favorite.
marilyn l. Nov 18, 2006, 11:22pm EST
i like this poem, especially the line, "a hush between Indian summer and barren winter."
when i look at the trees now, i feel that they are naked. we have to wait till the spring for them to put their clothes on again. But, I feel that they need their clothes now, to protect them against the cold, upcoming winter
kajirus 302868633 Nov 18, 2006, 11:54pm EST
i could feel the pang of regret at the passing of summer
and he joy that winter brings
superb descriptive writing, and a calmness about the scene

i am in awe
k
xx
Demongirl A.K.A. Girl Toy Nov 19, 2006, 12:35am EST
This is a really beautiful poem Kathryn, I really enjoyed it!!
Kathryn E. Nov 19, 2006, 1:08am EST
Thank you all, it is interesting how the creative process happens sometimes. I was looking out the window, remarking on the beauty of the light falling on the leaves, then went to the kitchen to make coffee, paused for a moment, turned my back and sort of felt a hush in my soul, and it seemed to me that it just was meant to be in the poem, and so it was....
Kathryn E. Nov 19, 2006, 1:18am EST
Ed - fecundity!
Jan Dillon Nov 19, 2006, 2:25am EST
So atmospheric and descriptive, I felt I was standing by the widow with you.
June M Nov 19, 2006, 2:27am EST
Thanks for your beautifully silent transition as Indian Summer is softly covered by winter's cold blast. Sometimes I feel the trees stand there in their bare nakedness and long for the covering of leaves. Our very privacy is stripped away by the harsh and cold nakedness, because once again we can view our neighbors homes where before we felt all alone.
Kathryn E. Nov 19, 2006, 2:46am EST
Thank you Priscilla, Gautami, Jessie, Ricky, John Mitts, Terry Collett, Ed Nudelman, John L, Renee S., Connie C., Sedickah, Faith H., Adele L, Larry H., Magi, Anne B. Grote, Carolion Grailbear, Marilyn l., kajirus 302868633{TM}, demongirl, Mary G., Jan Dillon and June M.
Carol Roach Nov 19, 2006, 3:27am EST
lovely tribute to a lingering summer
Kathryn E. Nov 19, 2006, 10:02am EST
Thank you Carol and Wilhelmine. Thank you very much. Wil, I just adore your icon of you as a child - is that a cat with you?
John S. (arizona) Nov 19, 2006, 11:00am EST
Wow Kathryn, I thought this was really cool...;-) I'm not good at poetic analysis, but I liked reading it a lot, thanks.
Kathryn E. Nov 19, 2006, 3:55pm EST
Thanks Karen and John S.

John S., poetic analysis is very difficult. It is easy to know if we enjoy or appreciate poetry or poetry like things (which mine are) but exceedingly difficult to say why.
Kathryn E. Nov 19, 2006, 3:57pm EST
Thanks Karen and John S.

John S., poetic analysis is very difficult. It is easy to know if we enjoy or appreciate poetry or poetry like things (which mine are) but exceedingly difficult to say why.
Laurie White Nov 19, 2006, 6:15pm EST
That time inbetween is so small but the best time of year. Excellent, Kathryn and I love the imagery here.
Kathryn E. Nov 19, 2006, 7:56pm EST
Interesting, isn't it Laurie, the difference between yesterday's sunny weather here and today's cloud cover. I think yesterday really was a momentary hush and today the harbinger of winter to come.
meena sundar Nov 19, 2006, 8:17pm EST
BEAUTIFUL !!!
Cortney R. Nov 19, 2006, 9:38pm EST
That was great.
Kathryn E. Nov 19, 2006, 11:52pm EST
thank you meena, and Cortney.

Candida, thank you my dear friend.
Robin Gatlin Nov 20, 2006, 12:34am EST
Beautiful Poem, I really enjoyed reading it, thankyou for sharing.
Kathryn E. Nov 20, 2006, 1:14am EST
Thank you very much, Robin.
John F Walter Nov 28, 2006, 2:48am EST
This is lovely mysterious imagery of seasonal change, caught beautifully and dramatically, Kathryn. One of your subtlest poems ever.
Laura M. Nov 28, 2006, 3:17am EST
Shhhhhh..........I read these enchanting words and then close my eyes and I can hear the sound of the last golden leaf tickling a blade of grass into a living ode to your sensory embrace of them kissing in between the in between worlds that sigh from your delicate perceptive touch. Thank you, Kathryn.
Kathryn E. Nov 28, 2006, 12:22pm EST
Thank you very much, John...it was a beautiful moment outside my window, that laid itself before my eyes. It is simpler than "Precipice" ... Your words mean a lot to the writers on Gather.

Thank you very much, Laura. Your words are ambrosia to me.

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