Autumn in the Park – A Children’s Poem
The sun stayed up in summer;
we’d been the best of chums.
So why’s he bowing out
as the autumn comes?
Each morning I can’t find
his sunny little face.
And in the early evening,
he goes without a trace.
It’s sad he cannot see
the harvest and the moon.
I guess it’s his own fault
for setting much too soon.
He’s going to miss the leaves
all dress in gowns of gold:
I wonder if the sun
gets scared when it gets cold.
He will not see the squash
or smell the apple pie.
He’ll miss Jack Frost’s fine art
and leaves that flutter by.
I guess he doesn’t care
for changes in the park.
But I can’t see a thing
now that it is so dark.
(Photograph of Berlin and poem by Katie for Making This Home. As much as I do love to share, all content is copyright protected. Please do not copy or publish without asking.)
Keep it green and simple with 2 more ideas:
October 28th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Hi…just coming by to see what’s up…Loved the poem and the picture was perfect with it. I do love autumn. ;-) Bo
October 28th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Nice site! Thanks for stopping by my blog. What takes you to Germany?
What is the German word for Cinnamon?
October 28th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Wonderful poem, Katie :o) Love the pic as well.
October 29th, 2008 at 1:46 am
I really like your poem Kate!
October 29th, 2008 at 3:53 am
Thank you so much for your kind comments over at Susan’s Betweennapsontheporch about my tablescape.. You are just too sweet.. I’ll definetly add you to my favorite blogs to visit.. I hope and pray that things are ok for you in Germany… Would love to visit more…
hugs ~lynne~
October 29th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Your poem is too cute. :0) And the photo is lovely, too. Fall’s my very favorite season for sure.
October 29th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Phew! Thank you for so many sweet notes about my poem. I was so excited to get back into that style of writing! You’re all the greatest.
Katie
October 29th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Lovely picture and I love the poem!
October 29th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Lovely, Katie! Just perfect for this cold weather outside…
November 7th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Hi Katie…. I love your poem…. thanks for stopping by our house in the roses… have a happy Hopeful Friday…
cielo
November 7th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Wonderful post- beautifully written.
Blessings fellow “hopeful Friday” participant.
Anne Marie
November 7th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Beautiful Poem Katie….Happy Hopeful Friday….Love your blog….It’s so elegant….Smiles and Hugs..Katherinellen
November 8th, 2008 at 4:01 am
Wonderful post & poem…Happy Hopeful Friday
Many Blessings, Virginia
November 13th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Love you poem. Sorry I have not been by for a while. Hope all is well.
November 23rd, 2008 at 12:08 am
this is so sweet. it actually makes me think of my husband…he has complained every day since the time change about not being able to go surfing now after work. too dark…hehe. oh well. the sun will come out again to play, in another few months, the days will be longer again :) why do we must have daylight savings anyway?
September 27th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Lovely poem, Katie.
May I share it with my first and second grade students?