Category Archives: Autumn

Fall

Posted on September 4, 2024 by oldmainer

Today, I saw the first multi-colored leaf laying in my yard. I wish I could say the same for the acorns which, I am afraid, are going to be prolific this year. But, be that as it may, there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Life, Perspective, Reflection, Seasons | Tagged , | Leave a comment

I Took A Walk Today

Posted on August 15, 2024 by oldmainer

I took a walk todayEmbracing the crispness providedBy another Autumn morn Welcomed by a sunrisePromising a bright horizonCreating a new day Goldenrod and fernsCloaking the pavements edgeShowing the first signs of decline Trees resisting theRoute of acornsSeeking solace from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Free Verse, Life, Nature, Reflection | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Matter Of Perspective

Posted on September 28, 2020 by oldmainer

  I slid open the drapes that concealed the doors to the deck and looked out at what I termed a sorry excuse for a morning. It was ugly. A fog hung in the air only adding to the gloom. … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Beauty, Color, Fall, Home, Life, Maine, Nature, Perspective, Reflection, Seasons, Trees | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Frosty Morn Haiku

Posted on November 4, 2019 by oldmainer

Wood smoke scents the air Brown leaves skitter to the ground Autumn takes a bow  

Posted in Autumn, Fall, Fireplace, Haiku, Poetry, Random Thoughts, Reflection, Seasons, Senses, Trees, Weather | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Eulogy To Summer

Posted on October 31, 2019 by oldmainer

  The trees are naked now Branches shiver in the wind Bold strokes of orange Paint the purple sky Brittle grasses cling together Backs turned to the chill Like monks at prayer Clad in cloaks of brown Landscapes in decline … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fall, Free Verse, Loss, Maine, Nature, Poetry, Reflection, Seasons, Trees, Tribute | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Golden Haiku

Posted on October 15, 2019 by oldmainer

Autumn raining down Foliage adorns my yard Turning lawn to gold The birches are always the first to go.  The oaks and maples won’t be far behind.

Posted in Autumn, Beauty, Haiku, Maine, Nature, Poetry, Reflection, Seasons, Trees | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Autumn In The Woods

Posted on September 27, 2019 by oldmainer

  If you want to live in Maine, you had better like trees. And I do.  I love them through every season.  They are so expressive in how they present themselves.  Never satisfied with how they look, they constantly update … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Beauty, Fall, Insight, Life, Maine, Nature, Perspective, Reflection, Seasons, Trees, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Autumn Haiku

Posted on September 19, 2019 by oldmainer

 Birches always first To grasp the hand of Autumn Flaunt their leaves of gold

Posted in Autumn, Beauty, Color, Fall, Haiku, Nature, Reflection, Seasons, Trees, Tribute, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Harmony Haiku

Posted on September 19, 2019 by oldmainer

From the earth a vine Rises to embrace the tree Arms around each other  

Posted in Autumn, Beauty, Color, Fall, Haiku, Nature, Poetry, Reflection, Seasons, Trees, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

The Window

Posted on September 3, 2019 by oldmainer

The coughing spasm came again, causing a fire in his chest and compromising his already ragged breath.  When at last it passed, he laid there, physically drained.  It would be a while before his breathing returned to normal and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Autumn, Beauty, Color, Death, Fall, Fiction, Life, Loss, Love, Reflection, Sad, Seasons | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments