In autumn, the trees start to sing once again
of the bittersweet mystery of change.
Is it beauty or pain
now attached to my soul?
Is it grief…or relief…or nostalgia?In the scarlet and gold,
the blood red of life’s hold on my heart
and the warmth of its love
mingles memories and years
into afternoon tears
falling softly as leaves to the ground.
— Priscilla Galasso,from “The King’s Gift” ©1997
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Very nice!
Thanks!
I love that line in your poem…”the bittersweet mystery of change.” It really defines the season for me, Priscilla. Lovely. And your photos are gorgeous! Best of luck on your move. Oregon is supposed to have spectacular scenery. I’m sure you’ll love exploring it.
Thanks, Patti! I’m glad to have put words to a shared feeling for us. I can’t wait to share some new photos of Oregon in a few weeks!
Lovely images of fall — especially the richly colored leaves that we don’t get in Knoxville, Tennessee. We have fall, but not always that pretty. Best wishes on your move to Oregon. I hope the packing/unpacking goes well.
Thanks! The packing process really reveals so much emotional experience, ya know? I’m learning more about me, for sure, but I’m pretty sane, overall.
Take care of yourself. You may have ups and downs — maybe even daily!
Very true!
I might have guessed it was your favorite based on your amazing images this week Priscilla. Beautifully done as is your verse. Good luck with the move!
Thanks, Tina!
Wonderful Autumn photos, great variety 🧡
Thanks, Teresa! I’m glad you like them.
Great pictures!
We agree on our favorite season.
Thanks – yes, what’s not to love?
What a beautiful photo gallery of fall. All are beautifully captured, and they are very special.
Love your poem. Thank you, Priscilla for sharing!
Thanks, Amy; my pleasure!
Beautiful. There will surely be ups and downs to come my friend but you are very capable, of that I’m sure xx
Thanks, Helen; you are kind, of that I’m sure!
Thoughtful poem, superb photos. Nothing like fall colors. Love the body on the beach. I trust he’s not dead. 🙂
Haha…no, just resting after a long hike. Thanks for the compliments and visit, John.
Beautiful fall – and poetry, Priscilla. Once it was my favourite season, but now I love them all.
Maybe it is better not to play favorites…
I love the photo of the church and trees against the cloudy sky. That really speaks of autumn to me.
It’s a beautiful basilica on a glacial kame (cone-shaped hill). I had the privilege of singing there with a “communiversity” choir. Thanks for your visit!
I love to sing in old churches. I sang a wedding in Maine one time. The acoustics were so good the church practically sang for me.
Exactly!