I am rich today with autumn's gold,
All that my covetous hands can hold;
Frost-painted leaves and goldenrod,
A goldfinch on a milkweed pod,
Huge golden pumpkins in the field
With heaps of corn from a bounteous yield,
Golden apples heavy on the trees
Rivaling those of Hesperides,
Golden rays of balmy sunshine spread
Over all like butter on warm bread;
And the harvest moon will this night unfold
The streams running full of molten gold.
Oh, who could find a dearth of bliss
With autumn glory such as this!
- Gladys Harp
About the image: White-throated sparrow from last Autumn. I haven't seen them here yet this Autumn. They may be here just not visiting my deck yet :)
About the words: I am enjoying reading seasonal poems and this is one that I thought described autumn beautifully.
12 comments:
a lovely little one.
Pretty little bird. I love the poem too.
what a cutie pie!!
Super colors!
Pretty colors, and a beautiful shot of the WT SParrow!
What a feast for the eyes these colors are!
Rich with Autumns gold, fabulous. Amazing clarity and precious feather baby.
Very nice! Our sparrows returned about a week or so ago. Hopefully yours will be back soon.
Lovely poem and sweet picture of the sparrow.
Oh yes - in total agreement about being Rich with Autumn's gold (and red, and orange!!)
That is one beautiful little bird nicely photographed, well done.
Love the photo and the poem!
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