October woodland - riding through the woods

Thomas and I went up through the woods today. He was rather lively, so I took a quick photo without really looking at it, not wanting to stop and fiddle about with the camera, or he might have unseated me! I quite like the resulting image though.

His hoofbeats on the path of leaves and acorns sounded wonderful.

Here's my poem, started in my head as I rode, and finished just now.

 october woodland

brittle sunlight, shade -

golden path of acorns, leaves,

heartbeat of autumn

haiku. remembering summer skies

The Morning Glory continues to flower, despite the leaves turning yellow. I think it's single handedly trying to hold back the autumn. Here's my haiku;

defiantly blue -
echoes of clear summer sky,
autumn's change of light

Late summer colour. sunrise, roses, bagels

There have been some astonishing sunrises this week, as the autumn chill takes over from summer warmth.  I think these vibrant orange shades are a celebration of the sunshine season.

The last roses of summer have bloomed in the garden.  This is called Oranges and Lemons. These flowers, although small, have more intense colours than those that bloomed in June and July.

 And the breakfast of my lodger, before she runs a half marathon with assault course. Peanut butter and raspberry jam, in a much thicker and more vibrant layer than usual.

The autumn is upon us.