Wednesday, September 25, 2013

"Afternoon Bouquet"

Not yet October - and still pretty green.  But we are READY! :)
Afternoon Bouquet

It doesn't take much,
just a flick of an ear

imagine he's dreaming
of scampering the trails -
so I rouse him,
find ourselves treading

a sea of scarlet, red-russet,
and ochre,
chasing whirling
free-falling helicopters,

kicking a few rolling hickory nuts
not yet squirreled away,
collecting unsolicited
hitchhiking cockleburs,

enjoying October's
afternoon bouquet.

by Margaret Bednar, September 25, 2013

 This is linked with "Poets United - We are Interconnected" where we are challenged to write a poem of "one thing leads to another",

and for "Poetry Jam - October",

as well as "Friday Flash 55 
at

34 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    a nice walking buddy. :)

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  2. JeanneSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    How adorable!

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  3. Brian MillerSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    enjoying the afternoon bouquet...pets are good for getting us out there as well to enjoy those moments we otherwise might miss...cute pups...

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  4. GabriellaSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Margaret, I enjoyed the imagery and the energy conveyed by your poem.

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  5. Lisa GordonSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Awwww, looks just like my little Sammy, Margaret!
    What a little sweetheart!

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  6. Sherry Blue SkySeptember 25, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    What an adorable little creature. I have a Yorkie granddog, they are so cute! Loved this scampery autumn poem!

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  7. GraceSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Enjoying October's afternoon bouquet, love the ending ~ Such a cute companion :-)

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  8. Eileen T O'Neill .....September 25, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Margaret,

    An enjoyable calmness spent in good company....Just perfect!!

    Eileen

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  9. MarySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    You gave a great picture of the joys of October with pup! (What a cute dog.) They definitely do enjoy scampering trails, don't they?

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  10. moondustwriterSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Margaret: his face is so alive (almost human)
    what a lovely excursion into October you have delighted us with

    I know the pooches sentiment is "can we do it again tomorrow???"

    Hugs...

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  11. SusanSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    You take me there. The narrator, dog, environs and poet all connect in this bouquet.

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  12. Laurie KolpSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    What a treasure. There's nothing like playing with a canine friend.

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  13. Vandana SharmaSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    nice to be with ourselves and our lovable thing:)

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  14. Kathryn DycheSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Sounds perfect.

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  15. Myrna R.September 25, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    What an absolutely wonderful bouquet. So unlike mine, who are big and gruff. But I love them.

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  16. Susie ClevengerSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    What an adorable dog!! Good to see his is ready for fall. :)

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  17. EllaSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    What a sweetie! I love your poem-I felt like I was on this adventure too! :D

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  18. FrikoSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Delightful images of autumn and what a sweet companion you found to follow you on your October ramble.

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  19. SreejaSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Cute.... beautiful!

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  20. Sumana RoySeptember 26, 2013 at 10:33 AM


    you have a thing of beauty.........a joy forever...a nice afternoon bouquet. :)

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  21. ruthSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    a lovely, colorful walk, thanks for inviting me too ;)

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  22. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Simple joys shared. Our connection elevated my day a bit. What a gift.

    http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2013/09/26/true/

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  23. PeggySeptember 26, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Lovely, Margaret. Our dog is always ready to go as well. They add so much to our lives.

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  24. MarySeptember 26, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Visiting a 2nd time for the G-Man prompt: Just as enjoyable the second time around. Dogs really know how to savor life in the moment, don't they?

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  25. author.nara.maloneSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful romp through fall images.

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  26. G-ManSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Margaret Bednar...
    Everyones in the mood tonight.
    I LOVE IT!!!
    And I love and appreciate your always classy and top notch poetry.
    You are a special gift to us all, and I feel very lucky to have your weekly support.
    Thank You from the bottom of my heart, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  27. Alice AudreySeptember 26, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Sounds like fun, but I'm totally not ready for Fall. I just need about three more weeks of Summer, and then I'll be ready. Alas, it does not appear I will get it.

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  28. RNSANESeptember 27, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    What a lovely picture of autumn you've painted for me, 7000 miles from San Francisco, in Mumbai...where there is no leaf change and we're still catching monsoon rains.

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  29. Mr. CharlestonSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Can't wait to get out on the trails again past the hot, muggy, buggy season but, that season seems to be year 'round these days. Thanks for the imaginary relief.

    The Devil Made Me Do It

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful! I am so ready for fall!

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  31. hedgewitchSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I love all the shared enjoyment and appreciation of the natural world you pack into this,Margaret and the dog is just adorable! My big furry girl is very happy for the cooler weather, which not only is more comfortable for her, but means more and longer walks.

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  32. Susan LindquistSeptember 27, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    What a nice walk in the leaves! Little dog's innocence and pure joy lightens the blow that summer has flown the coop! Nice write!

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  33. artbyraeSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    "hickory nuts
    not yet squirreled away,"

    well they are busy on that task in my back yard but....October is the time not to put away the fall memories

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  34. TCPCOctober 1, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Ha! could not feel the connection in any way better than this!

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