Poems in Honor of October - Page 2

skysidhe · 10-02-2008, 10:04 AM

"Lady Autumn, Queen of the Harvest,
I have seen You in the setting Sun
with Your long auburn tresses
blowing in the cool air that surrounds You.
Your crown of golden leaves is jeweled
with amber, amethyst, and rubies.
Your long, flowing purple robe stretches across the horizon.
In Your hands You hold the ripened fruits.
At Your feet the squirrels gather acorns.
Black crows perch on Your outstretched arms.
All around You the leaves are falling.
You sit upon Your throne and watch
the dying fires of the setting Sun
shine forth its final colors in the sky.
The purple and orange lingers
and glows like burning embers.
Then all colors fade into the twilight.
Lady Autumn, You are here at last.
We thank You for Your rewards.
We have worked hard for these gifts.
Lady Autumn, now grant us peace and rest."
- Deirdre Akins

Shawnee123 · 10-02-2008, 11:38 AM

Lyrics:

Forever Autumn
Justin Hayward

The summer sun is fading as the year grows old
And darker days are drawing near...
The winter winds will be much colder
Now you're not here.
I watch the birds fly south across the autumn sky
And one by one they disappear.
I wish that I was flying with them
Now you're not here

Like a song through the trees you came to love me
Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away...

Through autumn's golden gown we used to kick our way
You always loved this time of year.
Those fallen leaves lie undisturbed now
'Cause you're not here

Like a song throught the trees you came to love me
Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away...

A gentle rain falls softly on my weary eyes
As if to hide a lonely tear...
My life will be forever autumn
'Cause you're not here.

Sundae · 10-02-2008, 12:27 PM

Oh I do love me a bit of War Of The Worlds!

Shawnee123 · 10-02-2008, 12:29 PM

Heeehee, is that what that's from? I remember hearing it on the radio when I was young and I bought the '45 (for those who remember what a 45 is!) I just thought it was an eerily pretty song...was it the theme song or something?

Sundae · 10-02-2008, 12:43 PM

I started typing up what I know, but then realised I had so much to check, I might as well refer you directly to Wiki.

I grew up with the album, and I have to say the pictures in it, and the noise of the Martians (and of course the scary story) made a huge impression on me. In fact it was a relief to read H G Wells' well-ordered and dated book. One of the few times the source material has had less impact on me than the adaptation!

We all sat and watched the live version on TV last Christmas. A recording of it sung and played live that is (at the O2), not an action version. It was mesmerising. I did miss David Essex as the Artilleryman though. And Julie Covington (also my ideal Mary Magdalene) singing, "No Nathaniel, oh no Nathanial no" - she has such an ethereal voice.

Shawnee123 · 10-02-2008, 01:35 PM

I had no idea. It was just a song I liked when I was younger. Pretty interesting, though!

ps I miscredited, looks like it was written by Jeff Wayne, Gary Osborne and Paul Vigrass????

Juniper · 10-02-2008, 01:38 PM

Wonderful poetry, everyone! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the compliments on mine! I've not been much of a poet in the past, but now that I'm a little more comfy with reading it, I'm finding it fun to write.

Pie · 10-02-2008, 02:16 PM

The days are coming, I can see them quite clearly
But they contain only the silence of cacophony
& meaningless sincerity

I have become a sounding brass
With no notes, no music, no reason to play
No ear to please

The fall's figs are ripe,
Who will harvest them?

I find I no longer care for the taste
Of living -

DanaC · 10-02-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

And Julie Covington (also my ideal Mary Magdalene) singing, "No Nathaniel, oh no Nathanial no" - she has such an ethereal voice.

Even reading that line sends a shiver down my spine. There's just something about that "No Nathaniel" catches at my throat.

@Juniper. You do surprise me. The poem has quite a confident feel to it.

ZenGum · 10-03-2008, 04:38 AM

Ah October!
Your so fine you blow my mind
You blow my mind, October!

Sorry.

TheMercenary · 10-03-2008, 04:41 PM

Some good ones.

http://www.geocities.com/siliconvall.../2856/jack.htm

10-02-2008, 11:38 AM	#17
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Lyrics: Forever Autumn Justin Hayward The summer sun is fading as the year grows old And darker days are drawing near... The winter winds will be much colder Now you're not here. I watch the birds fly south across the autumn sky And one by one they disappear. I wish that I was flying with them Now you're not here Like a song through the trees you came to love me Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away... Through autumn's golden gown we used to kick our way You always loved this time of year. Those fallen leaves lie undisturbed now 'Cause you're not here Like a song throught the trees you came to love me Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away... A gentle rain falls softly on my weary eyes As if to hide a lonely tear... My life will be forever autumn 'Cause you're not here. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-02-2008, 12:27 PM	#18
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Oh I do love me a bit of War Of The Worlds! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-02-2008, 12:29 PM	#19
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Heeehee, is that what that's from? I remember hearing it on the radio when I was young and I bought the '45 (for those who remember what a 45 is!) I just thought it was an eerily pretty song...was it the theme song or something? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-02-2008, 12:43 PM	#20
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I started typing up what I know, but then realised I had so much to check, I might as well refer you directly to Wiki. I grew up with the album, and I have to say the pictures in it, and the noise of the Martians (and of course the scary story) made a huge impression on me. In fact it was a relief to read H G Wells' well-ordered and dated book. One of the few times the source material has had less impact on me than the adaptation! We all sat and watched the live version on TV last Christmas. A recording of it sung and played live that is (at the O2), not an action version. It was mesmerising. I did miss David Essex as the Artilleryman though. And Julie Covington (also my ideal Mary Magdalene) singing, "No Nathaniel, oh no Nathanial no" - she has such an ethereal voice. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-02-2008, 01:35 PM	#21
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I had no idea. It was just a song I liked when I was younger. Pretty interesting, though! ps I miscredited, looks like it was written by Jeff Wayne, Gary Osborne and Paul Vigrass???? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby Last edited by Shawnee123; 10-02-2008 at 01:40 PM.

10-02-2008, 10:04 AM	#16
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	"Lady Autumn, Queen of the Harvest, I have seen You in the setting Sun with Your long auburn tresses blowing in the cool air that surrounds You. Your crown of golden leaves is jeweled with amber, amethyst, and rubies. Your long, flowing purple robe stretches across the horizon. In Your hands You hold the ripened fruits. At Your feet the squirrels gather acorns. Black crows perch on Your outstretched arms. All around You the leaves are falling. You sit upon Your throne and watch the dying fires of the setting Sun shine forth its final colors in the sky. The purple and orange lingers and glows like burning embers. Then all colors fade into the twilight. Lady Autumn, You are here at last. We thank You for Your rewards. We have worked hard for these gifts. Lady Autumn, now grant us peace and rest." - Deirdre Akins

10-02-2008, 01:38 PM	#22
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Wonderful poetry, everyone! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the compliments on mine! I've not been much of a poet in the past, but now that I'm a little more comfy with reading it, I'm finding it fun to write.

10-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#23
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	The days are coming, I can see them quite clearly But they contain only the silence of cacophony & meaningless sincerity I have become a sounding brass With no notes, no music, no reason to play No ear to please The fall's figs are ripe, Who will harvest them? I find I no longer care for the taste Of living - __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

10-03-2008, 04:38 AM	#25
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Ah October! Your so fine you blow my mind You blow my mind, October! Sorry. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-03-2008, 04:41 PM	#26
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Some good ones. http://www.geocities.com/siliconvall.../2856/jack.htm __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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