Steamy mug of spicy cider.
Swirling leaves a’tumbling down.
Gentle breeze evokes a shiver.
Summer’s casting off her crown.
Soft wind spiced with harvest’s fragrance.
Melon juice drips off my chin.
Crickets chirping final chorus.
Autumn’s fingers reaching in.
Sapphire blooms along the fencerow.
Zinnias tempt with pollen binge.
Pumpkin splashes dot the garden.
Russet hues appear on fringe.
Monarch flutters over meadow.
Floating fluff of milkweed pod.
Shrill cicadas close the season.
Asters sway with goldenrod.
Settling down to treasured pages.
Cozy corner. Blanket snug.
Moonbeams casting silken shadows.
Eyelids droop with Autumn’s drug.
All photos and words property of Peacock Prairie.
Peacock Prairie 
Ah, Autumn, how it awakens my soul. Thank you for sharing your delightful post.
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You are welcome! And thank you for leaving such a nice comment.
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Another beautiful post! You are a poet! I really like the 4 photos across format, but liked your one photo one as well.
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Hi Lynne, I’m not surprised with your quilter’s eye that you liked the 4 across. Thanks for reading.
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You are amazing PP. Loved this.
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Ah– once again the flower brings a smile to my face. You, also, are amazing.
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Marvellous post
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Thank you kindly, Mr. Knight.
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Lovely ode to autumn – great pics! š
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My favorite time of year– unless it’s spring. Thanks for visiting.
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c’est trĆØs beau….je te souhaite un bel automne
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Je vous remercie beaucoup pour vos bons vÅux. Professionnels de l’automne pour vous aussi bien.
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Beautiful. Just beautiful. Ah…..my favorite time of year.
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Compliments from you, lovely poetess, make my day!
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Stunning photos. So vibrant!
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Thank you Ms. Cheer. I appreciate your kind words.
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Gorgeous images! Way to welcome autumn! š
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Hi Amy, Yes, here’s to Autumn– a favorite of mine.
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Beautiful post, Julie, both poem and photos. How on earth did you get that last shot – one in a million!
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A moon, a silo, and neighboring peacocks– voila! Thank you, Eliza.
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Love it!
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Your photos are amazing!
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Thank you, Ann, but all I do is focus and shoot. It’s the Earth that provides the exquisite images. Most of my photos are taken on our 15 acre plot. The unending supply never ceases to amaze me.
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What a wonderful poem, and that last picture is a corker. I couldn’t believe when I realized what it was.
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Hi Brenda, I also could not believe I took that shot the first time I saw it. It’s a beautiful world.
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All we have to do is open our eyes. š
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Just beautiful my friend š
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Thank you, Julie. Happy day to you.
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I agree with everyone else how stunning your photos are especially since I live in Michigan but in the Southeast part of the state. Adding poetry along with your pictures made them even more beautiful š
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I’m across the way in the Southwest part, but have many family members who spent a bit of time in your Maize & Blue territory. Thank you for visiting.
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This reads like a gorgeous children’s picture book!
Well except for the word drug at the end. You’d have to change that to get it by the censors. š
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Lovely post, Julie. I’m so glad autumn has arrived š
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Thank you, Diana. Lovely Autumn is a favorite of mine as well.
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“Autumn’s fingers reaching in…” was my favorite line. Love the poem and images.
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I really like seeing that cute doggy. I wish you would make a blog post just about the dog!
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