The Compost Pile . . .

10/18/2023

Hello blog friends,

I've a poem to share. Colleen Chesebro invites interested poets to create an autumn poem focused on the theme of Cold Dew. We are to use our local area as the stimulus.

In the high desert of Arizona, autumn mornings can be very chilly. I bundle up to go outside. It hasn't snowed yet, but there's a bit of frost.

My tanka offers a glimpse of the season, as experienced at an elevation of 5,000 feet. I hope you enjoy it. 😊

Maybe you have a poem to share? I'd love to read it if you do. Till next week, let's all find time to enjoy the change in seasons.

32 Comments

Annette Rochelle Aben

10/19/2023 04:56:02

compost piles.. smile at the sight

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 06:15:11

Definitely a Fall activity, right? Thank you, Annette. 😊

Karen Ingalls

10/19/2023 05:21:59

There is a beauty to the signs of autumn's final weeks. Lovely poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 06:16:26

Thanks so much, Karen. Autumn lingers here, and I love it. ❤️

Vera Day link

10/19/2023 05:22:17

I enjoyed your poem, Gwen! And the cool image of the leaves all lined up, too!

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 06:17:32

Thanks so much, Vera. I love all the seasons, but autumn is my favorite. 😊

Jill link

10/19/2023 05:37:24

Beautiful poem, Gwen. Thanks for sharing. xo

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 06:17:55

Thanks so much, Jill. 🤗

Marcia Meara link

10/19/2023 05:42:38

Beautiful, as always, Gwen. You have a gift for these poems, and today's makes me wish the cooler air this morning would actually last past noon. 😁Have a wonderful day, my friend! 🤗❤️

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 06:19:07

Thank you, Marcia. In a couple months, I'll wish I was in your area -- walking in the warmth. 🤗

Liz Gauffreau link

10/19/2023 07:50:49

The perfect poem for autumn! I love how each new season engages us differently.

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 08:39:09

I'm glad you liked it, Liz. Autumn presents many possibilities, doesn't it? 😊

jhn howell link

10/19/2023 10:11:20

Love your take on the season, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 11:02:27

Thank you, John. It's a beautiful time of the year. 😊

Jan Sikes

10/19/2023 10:43:07

I love this glimpse of the changing season, Gwen. Great job!

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 11:03:00

Thank you, Jan. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. 😊

Joan Hall link

10/19/2023 11:17:42

Nice one, Gwen. I love fall!

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 15:07:58

Me, too. It's my favorite season. Thanks for the cheers, Joan. 🤗

Tim Dittmer link

10/19/2023 13:01:53

Really nice, Gwen. It sure gives a great picture of fall.

Gwen M. Plano

10/19/2023 15:08:23

Thank you, Tim. Very kind of you to say. 😊

D.L. Finn

10/20/2023 09:45:54

I love your take on fall and the thought of what's left of harvest rejuvenating the soil for next year. Hugs

Gwen M. Plano

10/20/2023 10:53:46

Thanks so much, Denise. Hugs to you 🤗

Elizabeth link

10/20/2023 16:04:19

The leaves are so pretty right now, but soon they are all soggy on the ground, and for sure the compost pile never ends. Beautiful autumn poem, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

10/22/2023 17:46:20

Thank you so much, Elizabeth. 😊

Daniel A Antion link

10/21/2023 05:14:26

Each year nature recycles itself with our help

Gwen M. Plano

10/22/2023 17:46:53

So true, Dan, that's a wonderful way to phrase it. 😊

Jade Li link

10/21/2023 14:16:17

Beautiful presentation of your image and words. I can feel the chill in the air and see that compost pile. The worms will be warm and happy in it :)

Gwen M. Plano

10/22/2023 17:47:33

Oh, the worms, thank you for reminding me, Jade. 😊

Colleen Chesebro link

10/22/2023 13:49:54

I love that you used the compost pile for a kigo, Gwen. That is a real autumn thing to do in my neck of the woods.

Gwen M. Plano

10/22/2023 17:48:05

Thank you, Colleen. ❤️

Robbie Cheadle

10/23/2023 11:48:20

HI Gwen, I couldn't post a comment via my ipad earlier today - so weird. I really like your poem. It sums up autumn for me.

Gwen M. Plano

10/24/2023 21:38:34

Thank you, Robbie. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

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