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Autumn Tears
by Regis Auffray

Friday, November 25, 2011
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Autumn is a time of moods and it can often elicit tears... ...of sadness or of joy. This is written in haiku form.


Autumn Tears


Leaves like autumn tears
Fall endlessly to the soil
A carpet of gold

It’s a sad refrain
Heard from the song of the rain
Falling on the roof

Autumn has arrived
With the wind as maestro
Symphony of storm

In the autumn woods
The fairies have begun to paint
The leaves of the trees

Golden days of fall
Give way to days of silver
As November fades

High on the mountains
A light dusting of new snow
Promises winter

There is restlessness
On the outer edge of fall
Where winter awaits

The birds have fled south
Winter has begun his siege
The woods are silent

By the frozen pond
The wind is playing a harp
In the brittle reeds

Just before the snow
There is a scent in the air
An expectation

A sudden snow squall
A disarray of snowflakes
Usher in winter


© 2011 Régis Auffray

 

 

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Reviewed by c lea harris 12/22/2012
Autumn is a favorite time of the year, summer, i have a hard time dealing with for memories I just don't want to walk across my mind,
beautiful poem Regis, you really know how to get to the soul
Reviewed by Susan Waterwyk 12/17/2012
This is now my favorite poem of yours. Such beautiful imagery and feelings. Perfect Haiku form, Old Basho would have enjoyed seeing these Autumn Tears.
Reviewed by Cryssa C 10/1/2012
beautiful imagery...
Cryssa
Reviewed by Kathleen Janz-Anderson 9/22/2012
You're most beautiful descriptions pulled us in, let us feel and touch the beautiful (maybe a little sadness too) at the sound of raindrops, falling leaves, and the changing seasons. Very enjoyable.
Reviewed by Vicky Semones 7/25/2012
Gorgeous. Fluid. Succinct. Each stanza a vivid snapshot. I'm an instant Fan! Blessings, Vicky
Reviewed by Mamta Sharma 7/15/2012
Absolutely beautiful... I like the way you painted a vivid imagery in your poem.
Mamta Sharma
Reviewed by Regina Pounds 3/9/2012
Exquisite and true to nature...you paint your canvas with precise strokes and vivid colours, Regis. I see the golden leaves, listen to the vent mauvais of Verlain, and feel the silent anticipation of the first snowfall...

thanks,
gina
Reviewed by Kenny Moon 2/8/2012
You're pen can call forth the elements with such painterly skill, Regis. Rather observant chap you are!
Reviewed by Sheila Roy 1/27/2012
I like how you personified winter in the 4th-to-last verse (poem), Regis. For me, that really made the imagery pop right there. Love and hugs,
Sheila
Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger 1/19/2012
Maestro symphony of storm.. scent in the air
Beautiful change of the seasons ~ Regis ~ Lady Mary Ann
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart 1/14/2012
Stunning poetry, Regis you are on a roll lately
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic 1/11/2012
Regis..dear soul you've done it again..such splendour in every word..

I love autumn..winter and spring..not crazy about summer :)

Blessings,

vesna
Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope) 1/9/2012
There is restlessness
On the outer edge of fall
Where winter awaits

May your pen ever shine!
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 1/8/2012
Absolutely beautiful!
Reviewed by A PAX 1/6/2012
All are outstanding, but this one is mystical and sticks with me

By the frozen pond
The wind is playing a harp
In the brittle reeds

lovely
Anita
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 1/2/2012
W o n d e r f u l.
Reviewed by Barbara Terry 1/2/2012
"In the meadow we can build a snowman, then pretend that he is Parson Brown, he'll say are you married, we'll say no man, but you can do the job when you're in town."

I love that song, a I love the winter even though now it is more of a hassle than anything else. But I remember the winters in Michigan's Upper Peninsula when I was growing up. These haikus brought back those memories. Thank you Reg for the smile you gave me today. Happy New Year.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those that you love and that love you, may He be with you always and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth and ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie.
Reviewed by Evelyn Simon 12/23/2011
I love the fall of fresh snow. It's always a pleasure reading your work Regis. Peace and love :-)
Reviewed by Kay P Devenish 12/20/2011
I want to be there...I want to be there so much...I can only dream of it...what a totally beautiful poem and picture you painted for me...merry christmas Regis..hugs from Kay
Reviewed by Chip Bergeron 12/18/2011
Each haiku like a drop of something precious, and the poem itself like a pond made by those drops. Very beautiful, spare and concise.

Chip Bergeron
Reviewed by Lena Kovadlo 12/15/2011
When I started reading this poem I didn't realize this was a collection of haikus on one topic because each stanza seemed to flow from one to the next smoothly.

In one of your haikus you refer to winter as HE. Why is that? Just curious if that is a typo or a specific reason for it? I am used to winter being referred to as IT.
Reviewed by Daniel Keith 12/11/2011
Beautifully written Regis. The visuality of each verse is amazing. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel
Reviewed by Ann Marquette 12/11/2011
Love the visuals :-)
Sorry I have been so absent Regis. So much going on and my brain is trying to learn to focus more and be more disciplined!!!! ha ha ha:-)
Hope you are doing well.

love and blessings, ann
Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather 12/5/2011
the gold and silver is beautiful ~ Morgan
Reviewed by John Domino 12/2/2011
A great poem that is always in season. Amen my friend!

JMD
Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine 11/30/2011
Excellent foreshadowing and expresses my sentiments in this verse:

There is restlessness
On the outer edge of fall
Where winter awaits

R
Reviewed by Christine Tsen 11/29/2011
Wonderful rich array of images, each sparkling like an ornament!
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 11/28/2011
There is restlessness
On the outer edge of fall
Where winter awaits

This is a fabulous haiku-montage, Regis, but this one, in particular, strikes me as encapsulating of the whole. Light and mystical and full of feeling. xx
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila 11/28/2011
OMG! These are beautiful, Regis!!!! Keeping them to enjoy over and over...thanks so much for sharing!

Hugs,
Anna
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors 11/28/2011
Masterful in every way Regis. Perfect flow and magical visuals. Patrick
Reviewed by Joyce Bell 11/27/2011
A BEAUTIFUL SHAWL, EXPRESSLY MADE FOR THE FALL, AND RESTS 'COMFORTABLY' ON ONE'S SHOULDERS...ENTWINING AND DISPLAYING THE AWESOME 'MOVEMENT' OF COLORS AND MOODS THAT IS...AUTUMN. WELL DONE AND ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Andy Turner 11/27/2011
Each one has its own unique and vivid imagery.
High quality is this!
Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi 11/27/2011
Very beautiful and well observed: the expectant melancholia of fall, the unrest, the stirring, the heaviness. I remember these from that part of my childhood which I spent in the western hemisphere.
Reviewed by Jon Willey 11/27/2011
"there is restlessness - on the outer edge of fall - where winter awaits"...Regis this is a masterful piece of work establishing expectations from an omen..."the restlessness"... all are worthy reading and the one I have quoted extra special to this den friend... I bid you love, joy and peace...Jon Michael
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 11/27/2011
All very good, and I especially like:

The birds have fled south
Winter has begun his siege
The woods are silent

I noticed this silence as I walked the wood just yesterday with my dogs.

Reviewed by Micki Peluso 11/26/2011
Dear Regis,
A perfectly penned poem for the changing of the seasons--no end to your talent!!

All the best!!

Micki
Reviewed by Janna Hill 11/26/2011
A perfect write at the perfect time. Thank you Regis.
:) Janna
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone 11/26/2011
Reg, This is absolutely gorgeous poetry, my friend...so appropriate for so many of us. Winter can be just beautiful and refreshing as that snow falls...

Much peace, love and light,
Amber
Reviewed by Sherry Heim 11/26/2011
Viaually appealing, each of these casts images on the mind that awaken memories of Autumns past. Very nice, Reg.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 11/26/2011
You've ushered out all the fault, regret and sorrow of another year grown older, soon to be frozen in time. I feel the mood watching the cold rain fall outside my window.

Ron
Reviewed by Vivian Dawson 11/26/2011
Autumn emotions whirling in ones heart!
*Regis*
where leaves are falling on a golden pond....with
no more tears..upon help from more of your poetry!!

Lady Vivian
Reviewed by Laura Fall 11/26/2011
So beautifully written Laura
Reviewed by Ed Matlack 11/26/2011
Just in time for "that" time of the year...keep that cold & snowy weather up your way, please...e
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) 11/26/2011
An every year occurrence, no matter what AlGore says. And a beautiful occurrence it is. You have given us picture words for this autumn, Regis.
Reviewed by neerja gandhi 11/26/2011
how very picturesque... :)loved it :)
Reviewed by John Flanagan 11/26/2011
"The fairies have begun to paint
The leaves of the trees..."

and

"A disarray of snowflakes
Usher in winter"

are, for me, Regis, the outstanding lines
in what is a highly evocative work,
beautifully delivered.

John

Reviewed by Paul Berube 11/26/2011
Stirring and beautifully written, Regis.
Reviewed by Morgan McFinn 11/25/2011

Very evocative, Regis. Living in Cambodia, as I do, you make me homesick...for Autumn, that is, not Winter.
Reviewed by jude forese 11/25/2011
a timely poem, Regis ... its imagery is effective and quite moving ....
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