assembly
they gather at the
breakfast club. there
are stories. gossip.
years of recall. clusters
assemble in the park
to protest time. "seems
like only yesterday." but
yesterday is here. some
will take the bench of
respite to sit. talk
is softer under autumn's
gaze. days are shorter.
"sweater weather," he
says with a smile.
Photo© 2013 Rick Burnett Baker
Poem© 2013 Rick Burnett Baker
Photo taken on Park Avenue, Rochester, NY.
i def enjoy a good walk or sit in the park in autumn...the softer the conversation in autumn...i never thought of it that way...cool little piece...
ReplyDeleteyes, I never thought of conversation as softer.. but can see it now. i love autumn, of course, love this.. sweater weather, so cozy :)
ReplyDeleteI like the mood of this poem and its picture. I think autumn IS a reflective time, one in which one does speak in softer voices....taking all the time that is necessary before winter creeps in.
ReplyDeleteI always see those group of people, mostly old men & women gather and talk of the old days ~ I like this line:
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is softer under autumn's
gaze
ReplyDeletefor aged ones days are shorter...so talk is softer may be...
Yes, sweater weather:) Loved this glimpse of a gathering at "the bench of respite". Cool phrase!
ReplyDeleteI clapped my hands reading, I knew it was leaves - clever poem
ReplyDeleteI can feel autumn in my bones now, after reading your poem. I was intrigued by your format - and found it effective. Nice photo too.
ReplyDeletecool poem & like your photos.
ReplyDeletecool poem & like your photos.
ReplyDeletecool poem & like your photos.
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