Setting The Scene

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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23 comments
 

Shades of Autumn

will soon take centre stage,

opening curtains on a rustic hue

of brown – orange – red and yellow,

 

each character dressed in their own

flaming glow...waiting for that moment

to shine like Cinderella at the ball, they

have their moment then start to fall,

 

then as bright light of Summer dims,

leaving the way for Winter soon;

nature prepares to take a rest

beneath a Harvest Moon.

 

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Comments

Submitted by VeraClark on

The simplicity of this leaves you with a rustic glow. It's a slice of the seasons and the delicate rhyme feels luscious. Really enjoyed the theatric theme. It's good to read something fresh and autumnal. I hope you are well, Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Wow!  Vera,

thank you so much for reading and letting me know your thoughts.  I have to admit that this is my favourite time of the year and I always find it inspiring.

I'm fine and hope you are well too.

Take care and thanks again. 

Big Smiles from me.  smiley

Jenny. 

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Editors,

I'm over the Moon by the cherries, 

thank you so...so much cherry pickers.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

You've left me looking forward to autumn!

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading Philip and really glad I could give you some Autumn Magic.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Bumblingalong on

Love these short poems, Jenny.

Eric

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I have just realised that I seldom comment on your work, Jenny, because I believed that you wrote only prose and I don't much follow that genre being, as you know, mainly a poet. It was a nice surprise to find this sweet poem of yours, well deserving of the cherries. One can sense from it that you have an affinity with that season.

Best, Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Hydra on

Autumn just happens to be my favourite month. I can never get enough of those reds and golds. In my books, you simply can't go wrong with a poem on the subject.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I liked the picture of the different leaves having their moment before they fall, Jenny. Yes, it can be a very beautiful time of year. Been blackberrying today! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your comment Bumblingalong...by the way I love your name!

Short and sweet it certainly is and glad you enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Luigi,

I know what you mean about prose,  and that's fine I completely understand.

I'm so pleased you enjoyed this poem and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. xx  smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Scorpio88,  I wonder if Scorpio is your birth sign...if so, no wonder you enjoy the Autumn season.

I'm in total agreement with you about the colours,  they're so rich and magic to look at.

Thank you for your comment and taking the time to let me know,  much appreciated.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

that's great you've been able to go blackberry picking,  not had a chance to get out at the moment,  so looking forward to getting out into the forest at some point which will be cool.

Glad you enjoyed reading this poem and I'm grateful to you for letting me know your thoughts.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Just stumbled upon this, Jenny.  It is a little gem, and I'm so very pleased it got cherry picked.  

And speaking of 'picks' it's a good year for blackberries...in my garden, at least.  I have already made blackberry pies, and summer puddings, and now I'm trying to think what to do with the restsmiley Some jam, maybe.

Have a lovely weekend.

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Tina,

you know it's such a treat to be able to pick blackberries and to have them in your back garden must be absolutely brilliant.

I haven't been able to get out lately as we've been having work done on the house and there has to be someone here all the time.

But on Monday me and my partner hope to go for a walk in the forest,  so I'll be looking out for those delicious fruits.

Glad you enjoyed reading this poem and thank you so much for letting me know.

You have a lovely weekend too.

Jenny.  smiley

 

 

Submitted by Shannan on

As a drama teacher it's so wonderful to see the stage in words... and love the picture that you chose, it gives it the essence of the fairytale magic of children's theatre. Thank-you for this.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Shannan,

that was so interesting to hear that you are a drama teacher.  As a teenager I was very much into amatuer dramatics and took part in many plays.  That was such a nice comment that you could identify the picture with the poem,  which was my aim.

I'm so pleased you enjoyed and found it magical.  Thank you so much  for letting me know,  I'm very grateful.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Shannan on

I'm sure the amateur dramatics played a role in helping you be aware of the world and seeing the depth, wonder and beauty that lies around us through the empathy learnt in performance :-) Keep up the good work lovely lady. Blessings

 

Submitted by Bee on

Your autumn poem is so beautiful, Jenny. It brought a lump to my throat - it's a very special time of year to me. 

Bee

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You are so right Bee,  Autumn is such a special time of the year.  

I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

I enjoyed your poem too "Opening curtains on a rustic hue"- beautiful description. Makes one grateful for the promise of summer "Spring is like a perhaps hand in a window."

All the best! Keep well Jenny!

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Tom,

it's very kind of you to read this poem and let me know your thoughts.

Thank you also for your best wishes...very thoughtful.

You keep well too.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello again Shannon and blessings to you too. 

You know I always wanted to go to art college when I left school,  but sadly never had the opportunity.  I've never had any regrets in my life at all,  because if I had gone...who knows where I might have ended up.  I've had a great life with its ups and downs and that's what counts in the end.

Thank you for coming back,  and you keep well and writing too.

Best wishes always.

Jenny.  smiley