Well, the thermostat finally turned down in the Rocky Mountains! We'll see what the 2026 El Niño will bring to us. In the meantime, here's a poem for Autumn's return.
Autumn Colors
The golden bellies of the sunrise geese
Betrayed the autumn fact
And with their wings and pointed paths
Brought all those feelings back.
The feelings of a great relief
For summer’s final death
And for the joy of golden leaf
Borne on autumnal breath.
For slippered toes and warming wraps
Layered thick for put-on heat
That just a few days back from here
Sat cloaked in closets deep.
The lavender bellies of sunset’s geese
Close the brisk autumnal ways
Where reds and oranges race to beat
The greens of hotter days.
© M.R.Hyde 2024
New Art Show in December
I have exciting new art adventures ahead as I volunteer to curate the historic and iconic Mid-Century Modern Satellite Hotel new gallery space. My art is featured there now and I will be one of the poetry readers in the grand opening on December 4! We would love to see you come out and support the arts on the first Friday in December, 5-8 pm.
