It is far different here in South Texas. One season seems to slip gently into the next without much fanfare. Summer, like a refined southern lady, gently lifts her skirts and walks slowly into autumn. There is no blaze of color or sudden change of temperature, but as she goes she leaves behind gentle reminders that she will be back before too long.
Gone are the lavish blooms she favored in the height of summer. In their place she scatters tiny bouquets in the most unlikely of places.






Of course, what real lady can resist just one extravagant accessory!

Departing summer hath assumed
An aspect tenderly illumed,
The gentlest look of spring;
That calls from yonder leafy shade
Unfaded, yet prepared to fade,
A timely carolling.
- William Wordsworth, September
Blessings,
Linda
linking to One Shot Poetry today.
Just lovely, Linda. I enjoyed your
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summer. The flowers are so delicate
looking and the Wordsworth poem
so appropriate. And now, on to
autumn!
Love,
Sandy
Loved the word picture of a refined Southern Woman....
ReplyDeleteIt snowed like crazy at the end of last Oct.
but it is really unseasonably hot here
GORGEOUS. you should link this with one shot... i love the concept of summer lifting her skirts and walking elegantly into fall... xo
ReplyDeleteIsn't it lovely to be in that season of life when we have time to "stand and stare" - to notice the tiny masterpieces that are under our very noses?
ReplyDeleteLovely delicate post
It is a warm and sunny day here, Linda, but there is the scent of Autumn in the air, and the colours of the garden are starting to fade and change. And die back too. Soon they will be gone. But I love Autumn!
ReplyDeletesmiles. beautiful...emily was right in the encouragement...love the personification...fall is my favorite time of year...and all the colors especially. nice one shot!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful indeed.. lovely photos and the last verse... thanks for sharing! :)
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Fall also my fav time of year. Love the lines and pics. cheers. Happy One Shot!
ReplyDeletelovely indeed.
ReplyDelete…loved…gently lifts her skirts and walks slowly into autumn…this sounds so majestic and relaxed
ReplyDeleteSo true, hummingbirds are all around, the only real sign here that fall is approaching at the pace of a tortoise.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs. I particularly like the last one. It's so full and defiant of the season.
ReplyDeleteAutumn has arrived overnight here...we've now had frost every morning this week and the leaves have been changing colours before our eyes! Today it was sunny and 64F so a perfect day to welcome Autumn:-) I loved your pictures of the tiny flowers who have made an appearance in your little corner of the world!! xoxo
ReplyDeletewhat delicacy you have shown us ...
ReplyDeleteNice farewll... Liked it..
ReplyDeleteॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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beautiful, Linda.
ReplyDeleteIt would take me some time to get used to as well, but different doesn't mean less right.
this was a beautiful written piece and i am so glad emily recommended you link with one shot...thanks for sharing pete
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