Thursday Thirteen: Autumn dba 'The Fall'


1. I like autumn, which is currently doing business as The Fall

2. Because everything does. Always the atmosphere is animated with color.

3. This most vibrant and beautiful time of dying is full of sound, too.

4. There is no silence. Anywhere.

5. And there is more light. It gets through everywhere and touches everything.

6. That warmth and light ignite the secret incense of autumn,

7. And the air is filled with the fragrance of leaves and wood and earth.

8. At night the moon is visible--in fact, it is touchable

9. As it rests in the cradle of bare branches at the tops of trees.

10. The moon surrenders to the trees; the trees, to the cold; the cold, to

11. Small fires and the warm breath of living things

12. That continue their steady march to winter

13. Through leaves that (like I said) will have the final word.

Thursday Thirteen


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  1. Anonymous6:18 PM

    My favourite season :) Happy TT

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  2. Anonymous7:56 PM

    I can't get enough of Fall colors,they are so amazing!!God make everything so perfect!!!
    http://www.fickleminded.net/2008/10/15/thursday-thirteen-3/

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  3. Beautiful Sandy. Reminds me of why some parts of America call Autumn "Fall". You are so right - everything falls.

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  4. Anonymous8:05 PM

    You make it sound lovely

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  5. wow, is your photo a reflection of autumn leaves in a pond...very effective. love your thoughts about autumn and dying but there will be a rebirth in spring...just like a resurrection.

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  6. I absolutely detest this time of year, but do agree with you about the Moon!

    SJR
    The Pink Flamingo
    http://thepinkflamingo.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2008/10/15/3932491.html

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  7. Nice scenery! Enjoy.

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  8. I love Autumn...whether it's Fall or not makes me no nevermind...I love it! Loved this post, too!
    hugs
    Sandi

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  9. Its my favorite time of year too!!

    Great list!

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  10. I love all the vibrant colors too!

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  11. Anonymous9:51 PM

    *sigh* I do miss driving through upstate NY during autumn.

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  12. What a great list. I love the way you discribed Fall...its my favorite season. Happy TT my friend and thanks for stopping by:)

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  13. Anonymous10:09 PM

    So beautiful, Sandy - this could almost be a lullaby!

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  14. You make it sound so lovely that I wish we actually HAD 'autumn' in So Cal at the beach. I'm glad you and others ARE able to enjoy this colorful season.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  15. I find it amazing you speak of the sounds of Fall. Being deaf, I don't realize I'm missing this until it's pointed out. It is my favorite season though. Happy T13!

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  16. autumn...spring....autumn...spring

    just wonderful seasons. Love your list!

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  17. A nice set of 13! Great pic!

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  18. I like all the colors of Autumn too. Happy TT!

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  19. ah you write such a pretty picture, just lovely

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  20. Anonymous11:23 PM

    Yes! The sun slants low and pours its gold onto everything. Makes me feel in love.

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  21. Beautiful, Sandy! 13 good points, and the slide is magnificent, so charming and romantic.

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  22. Anonymous3:46 AM

    Very beautiful photo and text to go with it. It is beautiful with all the colored leaves, but we have too much rain and clouds in the autumn over here. Just a few sunny days to enjoy. Today the rain is pouring down...

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  23. What a beautiful description of the night sky. The photo is stunning, did you take it?

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  24. Beautiful as always - and wrapped up in a perfect holistic package.

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  25. Is "Fall" a localized term? I've lived in New England all my life--it never occurred to me that other locales only have "autumn". Happy TT!

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  26. Autumn is my favorite season as well. Nice photo. I love your points here.

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  27. Very lyrical! You almost make me like fall. :)

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  28. Sandy: Very nice capture of the wonderful Fall scene.

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  29. Anonymous9:08 AM

    I love autumn too but there's none of it in Dubai so, it'll be a long time till I get to see those colors again.

    Happy TT!

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  30. #3....so, so true. Autumn is my favorite time of year.

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my Thursday blog. You made my day!! Hope your day treats you well.

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  31. Wonderful list...I love everything about Fall!

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  32. Wonderful list...I love everything about Fall!

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  33. Wonderful list...I love everything about Fall!

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  34. Anonymous9:33 AM

    Love #10. Very visual image. :)

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  35. Anonymous9:36 AM

    Loved it all-but my favorite was there is no silence-so true leaves crunching, acorns falling.

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  36. i think i'm the only one who doesn't like fall!

    she
    http://www.shebecameabutterfly.net

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  37. I love the weather during the Fall. We don't have near the colors here in TX. I wish we did.

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  38. Just perfect Sandy! Loved this post and photo. I do agree too...


    Hugs, G

    www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com

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  39. This was so wonderful, Sandy. I love your perception of things and the way you express yourself. You really are a wonderful writer, and I always enjoy my visits to your blog.

    Autumn, to me, is always a time of renewal. I think the cool clean air refreshes the world, lets you think again, after being bogged down in the heat of summer, makes you feel alive.

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  40. Anonymous2:17 PM

    ah, autumn. unfortunately, we don't have it here.

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  41. Anonymous2:43 PM

    Autumn is my favorite season. (I loved the "dba" bit, by the way.) I wish that there was more of an apparent season change out here.

    Sigh.

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  42. The still air even sounds different in Fall. Happy TT.

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  43. Happy TT and fall is a beautiful time of year!
    http://www.apooobooks.com/thursday-thirteen-scariest-time-life

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  44. Ah, fall and such lovely descriptions.

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  45. I love how reading your 13 was like reading a poem. I think it is the most beautifully written 13 I've ever read. Thank you for such a blessing on this bray evening. :)

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  46. I love the fall fragrance. Great TT!

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  47. I love Fall - great list!

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  48. Anonymous6:20 AM

    It's a really beautiful season.

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  49. Beautiful, Sandy...only you can make poetry out of a TT post!

    I love autumn too...

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  50. I love fall...Thank you for sharing..

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