Thursday, October 30, 2014

The Great Falling Away

This isn’t the scriptural falling away I’m discussing…no, it’s another that happens every yearDSC03573.  I just can’t stop taking pictures of leaves these daysDSC03574.  Fall is a fiery colored seasonDSC03575.  Some flames are more spectacular than othersDSC03576.  In the middle of my fall enjoyment we had a partial eclipse…I never captured it well but the lighting rockedDSC03577.  I’m surprised any Dandelion puff balls remainDSC03578.  Another celestial event come and goneDSC03579.  Soon the season’s passing  will be a thing of the past like the eclipseDSC03580.  Somehow the last hangers on are sad little thingsDSC03581.  Most gather on the ground rather than on the trees now but a few groups cling to branches stillDSC03583.  Most leaves on trees are long sentries awaiting fall’s passingDSC03584.  Leaves on the ground await the first snow togetherDSC03585.  I wonder if they silently call their remaining brethren to join themDSC03586.  If they hear they show now signDSC03588.  Some still reach for blue skies aboveDSC03589.  Trees for the most part dressed as skeletons this year for HalloweenDSC03590.  There’s no pumpkin carving with these lonersDSC03591, no gleeful excitementDSC03593, just a dying echo of season’s passingDSC03594.  This lone leaf clings to our back door grateDSC03596while others cling to our porch stone wallDSC03597.  For now they are secure from the breezes aboveDSC03598.  Are they sad, stoic or braveDSC03599…maybe no one knowsDSC03600…or maybe it depends on your moodDSC03601.

7 comments:

  1. Beautiful, Joe. Keep on clicking. :)

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  2. Beautiful writing and reflection Joe. Autumn is a time for introspection and clarity. You really captured it here.

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    1. Actually you've helped me a lot in this Keith. You're love of the season and sense of humor have really lifted my spirits this year.

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  3. love the colors red brown and the sun peeping trough the between de branches
    But i really dont like the short days with the so called cosy winter evenings.
    Im summer person thats a fact cheers and dont mind me Joe

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    1. Snow is now in our forecast...better enjoy while we can. I know exactly what you mean...I'm trying to stay positive.

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