The lone leaf loosed the grasp
of its wooden perch
and drifted slowly to their feet.
Huddled close,
as the evening’s chill
sucked the last warmth
from the day,
they felt the shift to Fall
in the full moon’s cool illumination,
the smell of drifting fireplace smoke
and the haunting hoots of an unseen owl.
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27 comments:
Oh I just love this one! and I can't wait for another moonlit night and fire to cozy up to! thanks.
The very best of Fall, right here. That full moon sure did light the pathway for the falling leaves and transition into colder temperatures.
Beautiful write, MM.
I love fall. Changing colors, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes! Happy Friday! :)
Oh!
I like this.
I can almost smell the smoke and hear the owl.
Thanks for another Friday 55!
Mine's here. :)
You're getting me in the mood to match the weather, something I've been resisting.
The calm before the storm...
Very nicely done MM.
Perfect in every way.
Excellent 55
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
nice...love the smell of that wood smoke in the cool air...and watching leaves fall...nice seasonal piece man...
That was beautiful! At least you didn't name it autumn creeps. Hee hee. I went out to enjoy the full moon last night and make a wish. When I was done, I heard the hooting of an owl. Not 10 feet away from me on the iron fence, he sat there staring at me and hooting. I'll take it as a sign. It was very magical. Of course, it's nearly 100 in the daytime here still, but nights at least can cool off now. That's autumn in the desert.
Where you on my back porch with me tonight? I didn't see you there, but you certainly captured the moment and shared it eloquently.
Beautifully captured in words.
autumn is the perfect time to fall :)
Lovely atmospheric 55 - thanks. :)
That's really good, it cathes the Fall/Autumn mood wonderfully.
Jamie.
"Haunting hoots" is a great phrase, MM!
Every time I read a lovely ode to fall like this I think of the song Autumn Leaves--my mother used to play the Frank Sinatra version incessantly this time of year--hated it as a kid, but now...not so much.
That's beautiful And we can feel it here too!
My 55
WOW This is such an up- to-date beauty, so sweetly and peacefully described- who cannot LOVE autumn after reading this?
dig this one, MM...it reminds me what is missing from making these crisp, full moon nights completely spooky..no hooting, boo! ~
A perfect fall poem. I could smell the smoke and hear the owl. The chill is coming!
The best of Fall!
Our fall is here now, leaves have all changed their spectacular colours and the smell of it all is wonderful.
Lovely prose! Great 55.
I can feel the chill and smell the wood burning.....nice.
I didn't know where I was for a second when I read this. don't get me wrong! I LOVE this piece. You capture the feel of fall perfectly, but I am just so not used to you being so ...
lyrical?
anyway, I better get out of here before I stuff my foot in my mouth even further. Have a super weekend MM!
We're going to get our first cool front of the season next week. Thanks for helping put me in the mood!
"This is a Flash Fiction 55".....and a beautiful and atmospheric one at that! A lovely poem about my favorite season.
I love it! Happy Fall to you too.
you described a perfect fall day! :)
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