Back in September, the lovely Carol Varsalona created a “Summer Serenity” Gallery, a gorgeous collection of summer poems and photographs. Soon afterwards, Carol, who I was lucky enough to meet at NCTE, announced a “Finding Fall” gallery. Autumn is my favorite season, so I thought writing a poem about its beauty would be pretty straightforward. Alas, I have been scribbling notes and ideas for the better part of two months, but a poem has eluded me. Since winter is almost here, I knew it was time to sit down and “just do it!”
Leaf Globe
I’d like to capture autumn’s glow
inside a globe of glass,
where leaves of red and gold
swirl like confetti in the breeze.
Beneath the fiery trees,
a multicolored carpet,
crackles and rustles
as chipmunks dash and scurry,
gathering nuts and acorns
for their secret cache.
A globe that I can gaze at
on snowy afternoons,
remembering these golden days,
which drift away too soon.
© Catherine Flynn, 2014
Thank you, Carol, for being such an inspiration!
Reading to the Core 
Catherine, I am honored that you mentioned me in your post and delighted that the words for your Finding Fall poem finally were captured in an array of bright, multi-colored hues. I really like your idea of having it all stored when fall passes us by. Thanks for being a supportive Twitter and now F2F friend.
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