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Time Takes a Cigarette
by Tony Whitakertime takes a cigarette
when Fall finds life snug
in the afterglow of growth
where leaves find
a friendly breeze freed
to paint the forest floor
barren branches and bears’ dens
left to gestate
next year’s brooding buds
10/22/2009 Posted on 10/22/2009
Copyright © 2026 Tony Whitaker
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 10/22/09 at 05:57 PM This is a must-read-aloud - the words have that teeth-to-tongue bite and power that gives that special pause to a good poem. My new favorite of yours - "friendly breeze freed to paint the forest floor" - gad, I love that. Your maple leaf picture comes to mind. Thank you! |
| Posted by Peggie Eng on 10/22/09 at 09:15 PM Very soothing... I love this.. |
| Posted by Mo Couts on 07/23/11 at 02:28 AM I read this aloud and was awed, just like Kristina. Nicely done. |
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