One October Day
Today, I took my usual walk
and what did I hear?
Golden leaves tumbling through the branches
spinning, dancing, composing
the joyful sonance
of a thousand hands clapping.
A few leaves tumbled onto my head.
(Does this mean my prayers have been answered?)
Trees with variegated shades of russet, gold, red, and green,
like giant bouquets presented from the azure sky.
Old rock walls display their historical wisdom
as they uphold the dried, withered vines
from Summer's sun.
People walking, riding bikes,
chatting with friends on their phones
pass me by,
each one smiling, nodding 'hello,'
for this lovely day brings with it
a heavenly Spirit
through sighs of a gentle breeze,
the chirping of sweet birds,
Solace
in the heart of each passer-by,
in my heart, too,
and I am grateful for it.
and what did I hear?
Golden leaves tumbling through the branches
spinning, dancing, composing
the joyful sonance
of a thousand hands clapping.
A few leaves tumbled onto my head.
(Does this mean my prayers have been answered?)
Trees with variegated shades of russet, gold, red, and green,
like giant bouquets presented from the azure sky.
Old rock walls display their historical wisdom
as they uphold the dried, withered vines
from Summer's sun.
People walking, riding bikes,
chatting with friends on their phones
pass me by,
each one smiling, nodding 'hello,'
for this lovely day brings with it
a heavenly Spirit
through sighs of a gentle breeze,
the chirping of sweet birds,
Solace
in the heart of each passer-by,
in my heart, too,
and I am grateful for it.
© Jeanne I. Lakatos
(To listen to My reading of this poem on Pod-omatic. Click HERE )
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