The wind has picked up a determined strength.
And the cheerful orange leaves are all but lost.
The hours of daylight have grown shorter in length.
The morning’s dew has turned into frost.
Autumn’s time is growing near her blissful end,
And winter is waiting for her turn to shine.
Snowflakes and icicles will soon impend.
and warm crackling fires under woolen fleece blankets will be so divine.
One season’s sad retreat
makes room for the next’s joyful beginning.
Goodbye Autumn – it’s so bittersweet
as we prepare to welcome winter’s first inning.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
AS YOU APPROACH ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS …REMEMBER …NO MATTER WHER YOU GO…”THER YOU ARE”….B BONZI
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indeedy true Dick! ❤
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Great words! ❤️🌴
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Thanks John 🙂
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Jodi, such beautiful prose for a peaceful Saturday morning!😀
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Thanks! It is a beautiful, chilly, but sunny Saturday morning!
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Absolutely lovely poem!!!
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Thanks Sweet C! It’s 31 degrees this morning, but the sun is shining brightly and beautifully!
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Beautiful poem! And beautiful photo! It has gotten so cold here in the mornings. Brrr and it will be winter soon. One nice thing about winter is Christmas!
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Indeed! Just back from a frost 31 degree morning walk. Invigorating! I think I might put some Christmas music on – LOL!
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I know what you mean about Christmas! I am already starting to get into the Christmas mood. Glad you enjoyed your walk!
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Oh my gosh you are right!! It almost looks like I painted from your photo!! Which by the way would be a fun collaboration! We should do that sometime!
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I would be flattered to have you paint any of my photos Beverly!!! Would be awesome!
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Fall has surely come and gone so fast! Lovely post
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It’s been a beautiful Autumn!
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Yes here too!
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Jodi, very nice post! 🙂
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Thanks Terry
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You could be describing what I see outside my window.
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🙂
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Lovely poem today, Jodi with a gorgeous photo!! 🍁💛❄️💙 Cheers to winter’s arrival with its own beauty! ☕️
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Thanks Jill! Indeed 🙂
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Aye, Jodi… nothing shows the passing of time more so than the seasons. Get ready for those crisp mornings! 😀
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They are getting crisper and crisper 🙂
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Wonderful poem Jodi! And stunning photo! Happy weekend!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna! Happy Weekend to you too!
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The leaves are certainly on their last gasp! Time to embrace the winter!
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it sure is.
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Great poem! And just what I need to read to prepare for winter…not my favorite season, but it’s good to be reminded that’s it has some positives too!
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Thanks Ann! It does have positives. I know many don’t like the cold, but it helps us appreciate the warmth that much more – right?! 🙂
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Jodi, such marvelous prose for a peaceful day. Simply beautiful and a lovely pic too.
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Thanks so much!!!
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