National Poetry Day

Today, 3rd October, is National Poetry Day and it therefore seems apt to share a short poem inspired by autumn.

'Autumn Song'

Autumn Song 

There is a whisper in the air,

A silky, susurrus sound,

For shout the wind does not dare,

‘til the winter comes around.

Dressed in russet robes, and gold,

The royal, ancient forest kings,

They cannot feel the biting cold,

Though they are whipped by wind.

Dancers of dark October nights,

Spinning through dusky shadow,

Performers too in morning light,

Still free from wintry sorrow.

Restless wind in the forest sighs,

Hurrying the leaves along,

It hums, whispers, sings, cries,

For this is the Autumn’s song.

by Francesca Tyer

*Release news: This poem will appear in my upcoming collection: Children's Poems Throughout the Year.*