Original digital surreal art: “Love On the Vine” by: rob kistner © 8/31/23
Quietly
in this golden gloaming
enwrapped in a freshening chill
of dimming twilight
bountiful september
tumbles towards the equinox
a sacred period of change
Pacific Northwest Autumn
the holding warmth of sunlight
invigorates the coming bounty
a joyful time of anticipation
nature awaiting the change
the promised recovery and renewal
when the hand of rebirth
will sweep across the valleys
and up the mountain sides
but not just yet
flowering plants
are dropping petals
grasses gone late-summer golden
anticipate the approaching
nurturing rains of winter
mighty evergreens pause
deciduous trees burst forth
in equinoctial splendor
soon leaves will shed
all go dormant to rest
vast Northwest forests
enter a period of rejuvenation
it’s this realm in full glory
lush vineyards and berry thickets
roam the fertile rolling hills
heavy with grape and berry
ready for the bountiful harvest
Original digital surreal art: “Bounty’s Manor”
by: rob kistner © 8/31/23
wine country comes alive
apples, peaches and pears
hang full and heavy
laden with the final fruits
of seasonal plenty
orchard picking begins
wild nature exhales deeply
in this final moment
of deep calm
soon
the bustle and flux
of engorged autumn
water levels
having dropped considerably
river and stream
feel new life
autumn rains
replenish
flow and current
enlivened salmon
in autumnal runs upstream
begin their spawn
the cycle of life turns
trout and other species
revivified
as waters rise and cool
bear-deer-cougar-elk-coyote
pronghorn antelope-big horn sheep
eagle-hawk-and-osprey
the region’s plentiful wildlife
begin preparations for change
unique pre-winter rituals
warm september relaxes
preparing the step-through
autumn’s portal
this realm
begins to cool
slowly nudged
towards winter’s peace
regenerative calm
soon will lay
upon this lush land
season of sky-waters
soon arrives
quenching nature’s thirst
rejuvenating her energies
regathering strength
soon
all-consuming quiet
absolute stillness
from this deep silence
an imperceptible murmur
a breathless whisper
a hushed prayer
gratitude
for the harvest’s bounty
and a humble petition
return the light
bring blessings
fruitful new life
to this soon quiet land
at rest in time’s hand
Original digital surreal art: “Master’s Hands”
by: rob kistner © 8/31/23
S ummer takes its leave
autumn steps boldly forward
September watches
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rob kistner © 8/23/23
Poetry at: dVerse