Lament at Mabon
Once I knew the language of trees How each rustling of their leaves Could mean so much—if only one knew how to listen. Once I had so much definition in just that one thing: That…
Tag: Autumn
My Partner, Let Us Walk Together a While
My partner, let us walk together a while The stars will soon awaken to light our way along. We will remember the old days, Conversing with one another, Sharing our memories, each in turn Your…
It Was Autumn Then, Too: A Robin Hood Story
Who are you? J-John… My name’s John. Is it really? You don’t look like a John. Why would you say that? I have an uncle named John – he’s not very nice, though. But there…
Seasons Change
I see you in a million places, in a thousand moments Refracted, caught in the Crystal of my heart. I name you when I see you – There, in that cloud, in the Moon’s silvery…
To Be a Pilgrim: Thanksgiving as a Pilgrimage
Thanksgiving, for most people here in America, is something of a precursor of Christmas that initiates a deluge of holiday hits playing ad nauseum in public and private locales until sugar plum fairies dance…
The Autumn Maiden: An American Girl Story
Felicity Merriman felt excitement rise in her chest as she pulled on a simple dress and pinned her hair under a mob cap, glancing at the mirror one last time before making her way down…
Acorns Away!
Oak trees like bombers Soaring toward the sky Laden with burdens To loose upon the unsuspecting below Suddenly, a release! And all the missiles fall. Lighter, now, the bearer kisses the clouds Unconcerned with the…
Whispers of the Autumn Court
You’ve heard us your whole life That raspy whispering from the trees that beckons and tells you You’re one of us… You were afraid once The unknown darkness overwhelmed you Above all sense of truth…
October Chills
When the frost is on the pumpkin, and the chill is in the air, 'Tis the time to gather 'round, for some thrilling spooky fare. With October, sibilant whispers, slipping softly through the trees, Go…