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Autumn Chill
by Ronald W. Hull → (All Poetry by Ronald W. Hull)
Saturday, November 11, 2017    Rated "G" by the Author.
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A reminder that feeling that chill that comes on this time of the year could not be considered a time to curl up and die, but a time to reflect on a life well done and look forward to joyous holidays celebrating the seasons to come.


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Naked Trees © DebbysFavoriteThings Blogspot
 
 
Autumn Chill
 
 
There's a chill in the air that can't be denied,
run shivers on skin that clothes do not hide.
 
Gone are the days of bare skinned pride,
the chill is a signal of winter's bide.
 
Damp dark on the sky of a summer grayed,
with dismal thoughts, autumn's color fade.
 
Trees starkly stripped of their colorful garb,
stand sentinel in the moonlight's pale orb.
 
Foreboding thoughts cross the mind,
Will death's scythe be coming close behind?
 
Light a warm fire to drive out the chill.
Put your feet up with a hot toddy to fill.
 
Kiss your grand child's rosy cold cheek,
chase those dark thoughts away so bleak.
 
Hot sun will be back out again next week,
surviving the holidays is not for the weak.
 
Copyright 2017 © Ronald W. Hull
 
11/9/17
 
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 Reviews of "Autumn Chill"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 24, 2017
Certainly, a most apt and timely write that is replete with images awakening the senses and emotions. Nicely done, Ron. I see that your next post will be your 1000th. Congratulations! Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by w. aher
Reviewed on November 16, 2017
"Damp dark on the sky of a summer grayed." Such moments mark the beauty of change, which can get harder to see as a body fades with the same time. Love you're still fighting the good fight.

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on November 15, 2017
I LOVE THE PHOTO AND THIS SHARING IS JUST WONDERFUL. INDEED, WE'VE ARRIVED AT THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN THE BEAUTY OF CHANGE ENGULFS US IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. THANKS FOR YOUR LOVELY POETIC THOUGHTS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed on November 14, 2017
Snow is good for you. 'Enjoyed!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on November 12, 2017
What do you know of a chill in the air, living in the deep, deep south? Over this weekend it has been in the lower 40's down to the 30's here, early for that, but yes it is winter afterall. Now I await the coming of snow, wish it sooner than later...-e-

Reviewed by Susanne Leist
Reviewed on November 12, 2017
Sitting before a warm fire sounds tempting.

Reviewed by Jon Dahlborg
Reviewed on November 12, 2017
Yes,the chill is here, along with cold. Colors disappearing. Days shorter, longer nights. Longing for the warmth of summer.
Ron...loved the images created! Enjoy the season.
Jon

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on November 12, 2017
Let fall come and go,
I'm ready for winter,
bring on the snow.

Loved that last line.

Reviewed by Mystic Rose
Reviewed on November 12, 2017
I always did love the mere simplicity of a good duet couplet. Yours is awesome Ron, no the holidays are not for the weak, but as I get older, I have learned to slice it simple as I can, love and prayers sent your way today, have a good one Ron.

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
I always enjoy reading (and writing) about the various seasons, living as I do in a place where there are only two seasons: Hell's over and Florida cool. Enjoyed this prelude to the holidays.

Reviewed by Jerri Blair
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
You make me feel it!

Reviewed by Eva Pasco
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
I always think of this indoor time of year as a time for creative and intellectual pursuits in the comfort of hearth and home.

Beautiful imagery!

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
the days of warmth are gone from here until the spring thaw, good one

Reviewed by Lark Pogue
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
And darn it, I am weak! Actually, I love the holidays and really liked the poem.

Reviewed by Larry Matthews
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
Good one Ron All the best. Luke

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
Yes indeed, Ron, the chill factor has pretty much come to stay.

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on November 11, 2017
Loved the poem but I wonder if the last line's reference to "holidays" fits. The rest of the work suggests a general perception of the seasons, sans any ref to Thanksgiving or Christmas, which is what I think the holidays addresses. Just a thought.


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