The flowers of Fall
are the beautiful leaves
that in the summer
produced the forest’s shade.
The emerald and olive and mossy greens
turn to persimmon and crimson and gold.
The joy of Autumn
is in the cool, crisp breeze.
that carries the memory
of warmth and life and growth.
A breath of air inhaled
full of brisk, invigorating possibilities.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
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Thank you!
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Beautiful warm colours Jodi! Are you by any chance ok to put a guest post together for this weekend-ish? How are you placed?
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I will try Liz! Let me work on some evening this week. How should I get it to you? My email is mckinneyjodi@gmail.com if that helps.
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Thanks Jodi! I’ll email you soon š
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Jodi, I love that poem …. Autumn is my favourite of all my favourite seasons and you capture what it is and bottle it quite beautifully š
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It is quickly becoming my fave too! Even though our temps have been so hot 90 both days this weekend. But the leaves are trying to tell us it is time š
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My husband is in Massachusetts and getting the same weather … he reported last night that it is very odd when you are sweltering in the heat but the leaves are definitely saying ‘I’m turning whether you like it or not, weather!’
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Exactly!! Very odd.
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Stunning picture and a great poem! Puts you in the mood for Fall.
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Beautiful photo…we are not quite there yet–still summer here! (K)
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We hit 90 degrees yesterday and the day before – crazy hot temps, but the leaves are still beginning to turn and the early morning air has that “feel” to it! It’s been a beautiful beginning to Fall.
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Yes it has. Too humid here to feel like fall yet though.
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Beautiful photo and lovely poem!! The photo looks so crisp and bright!
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Thanks PJ! It was such a beautiful morning walk. Temps have still be unusually hot for our area this time of year – 90 yesterday! But the sky has been so clear and blue and the leaves changing. Quite beautiful.
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I can tell by the picture that it is very beautiful there in the fall. The high here today is 66 degrees.
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88 for us. Very strange. Lol
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Very nice!! Enjoy it while you have it!
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Gorgeous Jodi! A lovely perspective on Fall
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Just beautiful..:)
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Thanks George. It was a beautiful morning.
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Beautiful post! I’m so ready for everything Fall, except maybe the raking of leaves. They haven’t turned their gorgeous colors here yet. Thank-you!
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They are just start
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They are just starting even though it’s been 90 degrees! They are trying to tell us it’s time ššš
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Beautiful Jodi, I love this time of year too!
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Love your poem!! And your photo! šš Have you tried photocopying leaves? I did a rhubarb leaf that turned out amazing! I will post it on Facebook so you can see it. š
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I plan to!! šš
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Beautiful Jodi! You made me feel the crisp cool air of fall… from memories past! Which was awesome, since it will be in the 90’s here today! ā¤
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your poem was a breath of fresh air this morning!
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So nice and refreshing Jodi. Luv Gary
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It was that morning until it turned 90 in the afternoon.
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Beautiful photo. Lovely descriptions of everything that conjours up fall. “…turns to persimmons, crimson and gold.”
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thanks so much Dena – glad you enjoyed
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I love your beautiful poem Jodi! It has been very hot here in Oklahoma too, almost 100 degrees this past weekend. I am also ready for a temperature change so I can pull out my fall jackets and sweaters!
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It’s been record breaking hear here too. So strange. Yet the leaves are trying to tell us it’s time! And the morning breeze is still divine.
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I’ve never thought of it that way, but you are right: the leaves are the flowers of Fall!
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Thank you for capturing my favorite season! ā¤
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lovely Jodi, incredible photo!
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Thanks Jenna! It was a long my walk one morning this past weekend.
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