LW Poetry

This poetry feature showcase original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members.

Autumn

(Pantoum Form) A big orange Jack-O-lantern smiles from my window Crisp brown magnolia leaves crunch under foot Smoke drifts from a neighbor’s chimney Savory smells from the oven promise a feast.

Crisp brown Magnolia leaves crunch underfoot Summer is dying and the air is brisk and nippy.

Savory smells from the oven Promise a feast Leaves on the Red Plum Tree blush and quiver.

Summer is dying and the air is brisk and nippy Autumn colors are rich and warm Leaves of the Red Plum Tree blush and quake Yellow and Rust colored Mums bloom on the doorstep. Autumn’s colors are rich and warm Smoke drifts from a neighbor’s chimney Yellow and Rust colored Mums bloom at the doorstep A big orange Jack -O- Lantern smiles from my window.

—Phyllis Poper