The Last Days Of Summer

[latent nest]

The last days of summer
were scattered—
green buckets spilling water,
thunderclouds and iron skies.

The sun, a ghost,
floats through dark corridors
more than twice a day.

The memories of its red claws,
now frail and bent.
I don’t miss the heat.
I miss the sun’s bright heart,
nursing me with joy.

There’s a sort of red in the air
carrying my radiance,
smells of cinnamon—
The crisp leaves are here!
Orange and crunchy
like toasted crackers
strewn across brittle grass.

What more is there to ask?
Fall’s russet arms treat me well;
every year, I’m a spider
weaving my webs of love
for the rusted branches.

The sun worries no more;
it wears a hazel veil.
I’m stuffed, a pumpkin
quietly humming.
The trees blaze
in hues of bronze.

9/22/25

[raven fog]

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[turbid bough]

Woahhh that’s a lot of tags- but I really loved this piece :)

[latent nest]

ty thats my followers i gain over the last year

[potent matrix]

Wow vinny this feels so calm and ofc warm that line
"Orange and crunchy
Like toasted crackers"
Feels so real

[crude talon]

holy tags
Anyway, this is beautiful poem! Once again shiwcasing your talent for use of imagery and this is actually the first poem i can HEAR with auditory indicators! Well done, man.

[random kelp]

amazing 😍

[turbid bough]

ofc and you’re so talented :)

[leaden fable]

Wonderful! @turbid bough has just progressed to level 3!

[hollow herald]

You're working with a delicious blend (delicately balanced) of smooth sounds and cacophony stirred with dazzling and captivating imagery.
Well done.