The Autumn Affect

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There's something unspecific about the autumn nights
A certain shade of color that uplifts my inner child's eyes
Beside a cashmere moon Venus and Jupiter shine bright
Complimented by a sea of blinking infinite twilight
The scent of burning oak lingers in the air from home made fires
Reminiscent of a time when this man was just a child
Careless and so free to dream and any dream to live
Like feathers floating across a field carried by the wind
As a gentle breeze blows through the leaves shivering delightful gloom
Unlike flowers of springtime the disheveled autumn vibrance bloom
Leaves crackle beneath my feet along the skeleton tree path
Where I try to find my peace or a song to make me laugh
The air is so much crisper and also soothing when I breathe it in
Underneath a starry sky and brighter constellations of Heaven
Amidst the trail I pass a lovely couple holding hands
While their children run aside frolicking in a playful dance
An old man and his wife admire the view from a wooden bench
With smiles on their face as if nostalgia is still their closest friend
Its these specific autumn affects that bring me sorrows and joy
Reminding me of all theses things Ive wanted as a man since I was a little boy
Its times like these that I wish I wasn't always so alone
Because I would light an fire with my family and call it home
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Posted: Oct 2013

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Comments (21)

andrew149
Well FJ, I have to say it....One of your best descriptive pieces I have read to date, in my humble opinion....It really took me there....Tell you what, as long as you can write you will never be alone my friend....Andrewcool
Poetnumber1
You draw the reader in with your fine imagery Skywalker. All I can say is stunning.
fjamesj9701
Thank you kindly Andrew your very encouraging and will take you up on that advice ...Jessehandshake
fjamesj9701
Thank you from Florida Mr MMPNUnoB1, stunning though? I appreciate it a lot my good friend.I'm just trying to keep up with the best your friend, Young Skywalkerbeer
darkhorse555
excellent piece really enjoyed the vision old palangel grin
Serenity4two
Goodness me , this is so good Jesse !!!!!

your writing style and use of imagery is outstanding dear man !
Thankyou for sharing your amazing writing talent with us Jesse .
Warm regards as always -F hug
bungallow55
Yes indeed...beautiful writing

beer and the painting reminds me the fall

when I was in the army stationed in Germanywine you brought

good reminiscing from that time...here to youwine
fjamesj9701
Thank you very much LDH, glad to see you pal...Jessebeer
Poetnumber1
You don't need to try young Skywalker because the force is with you. professor Long live the king!bowing bowing You didn't see that coming eh.laugh Cheers my friend. cheers
fjamesj9701
Thank you so much Fiona that is a very beautiful encouraging thing to say. I really do appreciate your time and its always a pleasure, thank you again...Jessewine
fjamesj9701
Mr NumeroUnoB1 laugh thats all I can say about that. We all know who has the ball point scepter here and that is you. I really appreciate you though my friend...Young Skywalkerbeer
jonE2tone
Good writing and imagery
itchywitch
sad but beautiful...
love you poem Jesse Jteddybear
fjamesj9701
Thank you much Mr 2Tones
fjamesj9701
Thank you very much MIW, its always my pleasure to see you and I hold your comments and thoughts in very high regards. Good to see you....Jesse...Jessewine bouquet
init2010
thumbs up you observe very well !
fjamesj9701
Thank you very much for your time and comment init2010 ...Jessehandshake
Ravensgold
This is a fantastic piece FJ...doesn't get much better, in my book.Great stuffbeer handshake
fjamesj9701
Thank you much Raven I appreciate your time and comment. Very encouraging. Thank you.agsin. Regards..Jessehandshake
Girlygirl196349
SOOO beautiful I love everything about this poemhug angel
paloma66
Dear jesse this is so touching especially the last two lines touched me at times I feel this too, to see family.
I loved this poem you are an amazing poet.

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As a big Thank you for this lovely write.
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