An Autumn Song
Leigh Gordon Giltner's Autumn Song is a collection of poems that explore the beauty and mystery of the season. The poems are divided into four sections: "Autumn's Colors," "Autumn's Sounds," "Autumn's Feelings," and "Autumn's Memories." Each section contains a variety of poems that capture the essence of the season. The poems in "Autumn's Colors" explore the beauty of the changing leaves, the vibrant colors of the season, and the way the light changes as the days grow shorter. "Autumn's Sounds" focuses on the sounds of the season, from the rustling of leaves to the chirping of birds. "Autumn's Feelings" captures the emotions of the season, from the joy of harvest time to the sadness of saying goodbye to summer. Finally, "Autumn's Memories" looks back on the past, reflecting on the memories of autumns gone by. Throughout the collection, Giltner's poems are filled with vivid imagery and emotion. His words capture the beauty and mystery of the season, and his poems will leave readers feeling inspired and moved.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy · 125 words
First lines
The dim sun slips adown the sky That dies from gold to gray; The homing birds that Southward fly To my heart's hailing make reply, Piping "Good-bye, good-bye!"
Southward I turn my wistful eyes, Southward, where all my treasure lies, Whither the homing sparrow flies, Piping, "Good-bye, good-bye!"
The chill blast sweeps the steely sky That glooms a sullen gray; Soft summer winds that Southward fly To my soul's sighing make reply Breathing "Good-bye, good-bye!"
Southward I turn my longing eyes, Southward my yearning spirit hies, Whither or bird or zephyr flies Sighing "Good-bye, good-bye!"
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 125 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The title of the book, 'An Autumn Song', suggests that the book is a collection of poems about the season of autumn.
- Romance — Leigh Gordon Giltner is known for writing romantic fiction, so it is likely that this book contains romantic elements.
- Fantasy — Giltner is also known for writing fantasy fiction, so it is possible that this book contains elements of fantasy.
- Mystery — Giltner has written mystery novels, so it is possible that this book contains elements of mystery.
Tags
autumn · nature · poetry · seasons · change · reflection · beauty · melancholy · transience · nostalgia · growth · loss