The Autumn Maidens
Inspired By A Painting In The Enchanted Booklet
Introduction
The Enchanted Booklet is a wonderful source of inspiration for me. This is where I found this one, and I will dedicate this to my friend Cherri and her daughter Autumn.
This is a sonnet.
The music is "Autumn Leaves" by Eva Cassidy
The Autumn Maidens
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The Autumn Maidens Once More Are Here
Turning All The Leaves From Green To Gold
Each September, These Ladies Appear
Goodbye To Summer, Leaves Fall, Behold
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Sorceresses, Forest Guardians
These Are The Keepers Of All The Trees
If You Look Up Now You May See Them
Before They Fly Away On The Breeze
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They Tell The Leaves It Is Time To Go
To Leave Their Branches, Slowly Spin Down
Float Gracefully, Magically Slow
A Carpet Of Gold Is On The Ground
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The Autumn Maidens Once More Are Here
As They Return Each And Every Year
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This is a beautiful personification of the leaves changing color and falling in autumn. It pairs perfectly with the image that you have provided. Well done.