Summer Collapsed into Fall
Sunsets linger low, shadows softly blend,
Leaves begin to glow, as branches gently bend.
Birds take flight once more, heading southward skies,
Crickets at night’s door, sing their last goodbyes.
Flowers slowly fade, petals touch the ground,
Nature’s quiet trade, in the world around.
Bees hum softer tunes, as the air cools down,
Under harvest moons, fields wear autumn’s gown.
Squirrels scurry fast, storing what they find,
Summer’s spell is cast, as fall fills the mind.
Sunlight's golden haze, shorter days ahead,
Nature’s changing phase, summer’s moments shed.
Butterflies on wing, seek their resting place,
Gentle breezes bring, a calmer, cooler grace.
Deer with antlers bare, roam the forest deep,
In the crisp, clear air, where summer falls asleep.
Fruit begins to ripen, in the orchard’s care,
Leaves in colors brighten, autumn’s gift to share.
Streams begin to slow, reflecting twilight’s call,
Softly, seasons flow, summer collapsed into fall.
Meaning
Summer Collapsed into Fall poem captures the gradual transition from summer to autumn, using various examples from nature to illustrate the change. It reflects the subtle yet profound shift in the environment as animals, plants, and the landscape adapt to the approaching fall.
Inspiration Behind
I am inspired by the gentle transformation that marks the end of summer. Observing how different elements in nature respond to the changing season—the behaviors of animals, the color of leaves, and the ripening of fruits—reminds me of the intricate balance in the natural world. It’s a beautiful, quiet transition that often goes unnoticed.
