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Season's Cast
by SHERRY G HEIM → (All Poetry by SHERRY G HEIM)
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I am feeling quite rusty, with so little time to write these days, but the power of nature finally brought my pen to paper and this poem to my den.~sgh


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Season’s Cast


 

In quiet solitude of morning

Beneath fuchsia-amber sky

I heard the first yawn of autumn

I saw her stretch in swirling dance

Toting her palette of rusty hues

Brush poised to paint her season

 

Her presence palpable

Though with spirited curtsey

She pirouetted off the stage

Making way for summer’s finale

With scorching scenes and last hurrah

Fire on the mountain his curtain call

 

Spires of lavender beg for another show

Hollyhocks aflame in standing ovation

Fronds of cosmos bow to spiked blooms

Awed roses drop petals upon the stage

A troupe that weaves the tapestry backdrop

For the arias of fruit, ripe for harvest

 

Soon leaves will be autumn’s canvas

Her brush transforming the stage

She will cast her dancers onto the wind

Twirling amid parched boughs

Directing leaves to form a crisp carpet

Face-paint for her vibrant season

 

But today belongs to the sun

Summer’s costume, readied for his final scene

A swan song in robust bass

A stunning performance not soon forgotten

Drawing in the edge of night, he exits the stage

In a commanding bow to autumn

 

Sherry Gail Heim

September 7, 2007

Copyright © Sherry Gail Heim 2007

 
 
 
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 Reviews of "Season's Cast"
Reviewed by Samuel Stone
Reviewed on September 13, 2007
A very nice desrciptive piece.. enjoyed the read.. wishing you well...
Sam
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on September 11, 2007
I find this delightful, Sherry, and the stage analogies and metaphors you use so appropriate for the switch-and-change that is totally characteristic of this twixt-seasons. Love the mood and the tempo and the vibrancy of colour you bring, worthy of the most glitzy West End Show! As you so eloquently portray, nothing can top Nature when it comes to the best. TY for this and good to see you posting. Love, Kate xx
Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
Words of pleasure, delight, inspiration and wisdom. Thanks dear Sherry
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
Love The picture you've selected for this beautiful piece
Which I have enjoyed reading
Peace & Love

William
Reviewed by David Young
Reviewed on September 9, 2007
The weaving of words and the magic inbetween heartbeat's nature, very nice.
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on September 9, 2007
"Season's Cast" is a beautiful poem. I love the way you describe nature's autumn colors and compare it to a canvas. Excellent!
Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on September 8, 2007
"A stunning performance not soon forgotten"--And so it was. Loved every line.

Aberjhani
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on September 8, 2007
A most beautiful photograh! In your command of the pen a masterpiece has surfaced, enjoyed.....

Be safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on September 8, 2007
Wonderful picture, just like the autumn sky.
God Bless,
Lew
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 8, 2007
A beautiful creation Sherry...good to read you again!!

still have those boots on my mine each time I think of you..lol!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
what a beautiful autumn poem, Sherry ... i also bow, to your ability to write a poem that can be so easily visualized ...
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
this is a beautiful write for the incoming season-beautifully penned
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Nothing rusty in your abilities...keep some WD-40 around, it breaks up the rust...Ed ;)
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Welcome back and to Autumn, one of my favorite seasons.

Ron
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
WD 40 helps...... yikes is it autumn, but we've not had summer yet..

HAHA how dare Jill complain lol... we've hit the mid 70's a few times.... oh well i guess years go faster at my old age...

top ho ole gul...
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Hey! Hey! Hey! Where ya been? Better still, where have I been, huh? One of the finest-written poems of the coming season I've read in quite some time . . . It is about time you have put pen to paper . . . er . . . fingers to keyboard and allowed us to read you fine work . . . Loved it . . .
Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Hi Sherry,
I have missed seeing you around here. While I loved the colors of autumn, as a resident of Ohio, I always hated the fact that autumn meant that winter and the snows were just around the corner. Now that I am in Texas, where it is 90+ degrees every day of the summer, I am always happy to see the first cold front, even if the cold front only drops the temperature to the low 80s, as reports are that it will, next week.

This is a beautiful piece.
Thanks and please don't be a stranger!

Jill
Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
And a beautiful and colorful poem it is, filled with the smells and goodness of living. Blessings ...
Richard
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Wow Sherry, you made it worth the wait with this outstanding autmnal beauty! How exqisite you painted the canvas! You've been missed! Please don't stay away so long;-)

Love,
Eileen
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Ahhh Sherry you still have the magic touch when it comes to writing from the heart about any topic you choose. This is especailly warm.

Fee
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
I love your personification of my favorite season, Sherry. Thank you for sharing your gift. Love and blessings to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
O, Sherry, this is so rich with beauty and imagery! Very well done; and the pic is gorgeous! Enjoyed much; thanks for sharing!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by Charles Keller
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Very, very nice! Your powers of description are wonderful. You've painted a vivid picture with your words.
Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Such an incredible image and write.

Kathy
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Such lovely imagery awakens the morning with serenity; excellent, Sherry. Welcome back, you've been missed!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
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