The breezes taste
Of apple peel.
The air is full
Of smells to feel-
Ripe fruit, old footballs,
Burning brush,
New books, erasers,
Chalk, and such.
The bee, his hive,
Well-honeyed hum,
And Mother cuts
Chrysanthemums.
Like plates washed clean
With suds, the days
Are polished with
A morning haze.
John Updike, September
I am linking today with Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday
22 comments:
Happy September Sue! I love September -- one of my favorite months of the year :)
xoxo
Jen
LOVE IT SUE! what a wonderful reminder of my favorite season. Hope your night is well. HUGS, jen
Hi Sue! It's a great poem to start the school year too!
The rose is lovely ... it reminds me of the way my roses look now!
and
I loved your post on the Great River Road! The bird's nest name card holders are so adorable! Your silver chargers are amazing AND the deals you got ~ super !
Hope your week is sweet dear ♥
*Maria
ps. things are going well here, Dad "officiated" in the making of applesauce muffins ~ He loves his homemade muffins!
The physical therapist comes twice a week... he cooperates like a gentleman, but would really rather do things to his comfort.
School starts next Tuesday. The kids come on Wednesday. I don't know how I'll get out of the house by 7am!
I love staying in my jammies until 8 :o)
Back to setting three alarms LOL
Fall is my favorite time of year!
Joyce M
Love the poem. Fall is my favorite season.
Annette
Beautiful rose Sue
You know it is the 1st of Spring here in Australia... yippee... I've been madly taking shots of all the new blossoms ... just beautiful
Have a great week xxx Julie
i love the poem. and your rose bud is very pretty.
Ahhh....September. The month of my birth. No wonder I love it so.
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
Can you believe that Sept is here? The last few months of the year will just fly by, as usual. Hope we all take the time to enjoy everyday and savor each moment.
Another beautiful post! I have trouble deciding if your blog should be a fabulous magazine, or a series of gorgeous coffee table books...or both!! :)
I enjoyed the Saturday drive just now and now these great words about September. I cannot believe it is September already though.
Thanks for your kind words on my blog, I hope you will visit again, the header picture is the harbour where we live.
I must be in a sentimental mood but this poem almost made me cry! We have a chill in the air and the kids are a school and where did the summer go? Joni
My favorite line is the breezes tasting of apple peel. How lovely. I love, love, love September.
You had me at "The breezes taste of apple peel."
Lovely day to you!
Enjoyed the poem and lovely rose photo! Can't wait for some cooler weather and all the Fall festivals coming up. Nothing like some hot apple cider.
Very beautiful , pic & poem !
Blessings,
~Myrna
These are all the reasons I love fall!
Dee dee
I love Fall as well....everything about it!
Beautiful...FALL!
I'm kicking and screaming leaving summer, but your poem puts me in a good place.
- The Tablescaper
Yahooooo its September...happy dance. xoxoxo
A beautiful poem, a lovely rose, and your lavender background is stunning!
Have a wonderful day!
Coralie
Lovely! September is my favorite month too.
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