Autumn's Gold

Saturday, October 18, 2014

 Autumn's gold is summer's goodbye.
Life is beautiful as it dies,
Leaving its joys in the glories for which we vie,
Bidding farewell and heaving a sigh.

 The raw sweet beauty of spring's youth
Gives place to unreserved splendor.
The veil is lifted, and we see all with candor,
For this is the moment of truth.
The crops long planted yield their fruits.
Empty husks won't boast of great things;
Hidden thorns and thistles will not betray their roots.
Only the full ear boldly sings.

 Don't tell me: show me majesty!
Now boasters find no amnesty;
With death at the door, there's no time for travesty.
Day is done and work is over.
 Still the promise speaks in the wind that blows,
Of a beauty we're yet to know,

A bud that shall blossom and a love heaven sows;
From autumn's gold shall rise a seed that shall grow.
© 2014 Bethany Carson
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  1. TexWisGirlOctober 18, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    just lovely, bethany.

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  2. Julia RyanOctober 18, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Oooh, pretty! It has been such a beautiful Fall everywhere. :)

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    1. Bethany CarsonOctober 18, 2014 at 6:52 PM

      It certainly has--plus we've had great weather with which to enjoy it!

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  3. GosiaOctober 18, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    lovely poem. who is an author, i would like to read more..

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  4. AnonymousOctober 18, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful, Bethany! And lovely photos too! :)

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    1. Bethany CarsonOctober 18, 2014 at 6:53 PM

      It was a beautiful foggy morning! Unfortunately most of the fog had lifted by the time I got to where I wanted to take pictures, but there was a gentle rain.

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  5. MariOctober 18, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Your photos are so pretty and really add to the poem. Beautiful post!

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  6. MichelleOctober 18, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    Just beautiful! Fall is such a special season!

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  7. DeeOctober 18, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    Great post, beautiful pictures and very poetic words... :)

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  8. Plowing Through Life (Martha)October 18, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful post, Bethany! Amazing poem and stunning images. Food for the soul and candy for the eyes!

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  9. StephanieOctober 18, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful pictures and lovely words, Bethany. Have a great evening!

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  10. magnoliasnteaOctober 18, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Lovely poem, Bethany! And the photos are perfect companions for the poem. Have a wonderful evening!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 18, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    lovely poem and lovely picture bethany!

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  12. LindaOctober 18, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    Lovely photos and beautiful poem, Bethany!

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  13. PoppyOctober 19, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Beautiful words and pictures, Bethany. I love the light in the leaves of the third photo!

    Happy Sunday!

    Poppy

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  14. CarlynOctober 19, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    What a beautiful poem. I particularly like

    Don't tell me: show me majesty!
    Now boasters find no amnesty;
    With death at the door, there's no time for travesty.
    Day is done and work is over.

    I just find it bold and full of emotion.

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  15. NanaDianaOctober 19, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Thank you for finding me and leaving a comment today about the little boy that was lost. I am your newest follower and will put you on my sidebar so I don't miss any posts. So nice to meet you- xo Diana

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    1. Bethany CarsonOctober 20, 2014 at 10:40 PM

      So glad to hear he was found! I went to your blog from the link at Stephanie's to read the story. Nice to meet you as well. Thanks for following!

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  16. Gracie SaylorOctober 19, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    A perfect post, Bethany. Thanks so much for sharing. It is beautiful in every way. xx

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  17. PaigeOctober 19, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Wow, lovely photos and poem.

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  18. Roses, Lace and BrocanteOctober 20, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    Oh those colours are amazing - beautiful photography Bethany!
    Enjoy your week!
    Hugs
    Shane

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  19. Optimistic ExistentialistOctober 20, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Good morning Bethany! Isn't fall wonderful!? The most beautiful time of the year.

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    1. Bethany CarsonOctober 20, 2014 at 10:38 PM

      Agreed! The first green of spring is also extremely beautiful...just because it has been missed so badly! But autumn takes first prize as most spectacularly lovely.

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  20. S. EtoleOctober 20, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    So glad I found your blog this morning. Autumn shares such beauty with us as do your photos and words.

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  21. IdaOctober 20, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    What a beautiful poem and the photos are wonderful. I enjoyed this very much.

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  22. JenOctober 20, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Beautiful poem and photo. I am looking forward to the changing of the seasons.

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    1. Bethany CarsonOctober 20, 2014 at 10:36 PM

      I enjoy 3 of the 4 season changes as well! Still haven't developed a taste for the frigid though ;)

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  23. Bethany CarsonOctober 20, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    You have a great day Felicia! :)

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  24. aimeeOctober 20, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Gorgeous photos Bethany! My favorite part of your poem were these lines: "Still the promise speaks in the wind that blows, Of a beauty we're yet to know. A bud that shall blossom and a love heaven sows, From autumn's gold shall rise a seed that shall grow." Very meaningful.
    Blessings,
    Aimee

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    1. Bethany CarsonOctober 22, 2014 at 7:13 AM

      Interesting to know what part you like best! Blessings to you as well, Aimee!

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  25. Ni de Aqui, Ni de AllaOctober 21, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    Pretty poem and beautiful pictures!

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  26. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Wonderful autumn photos. Have a great day!

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  27. RachelOctober 21, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    You definitely captured fall, both in the words and in the photos!

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  28. FaithOctober 21, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Absolutely stunning gorgeous! Great poem too!

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  29. KarenOctober 21, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    How lovely! We still have a few blooms around too!

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  30. UnknownOctober 22, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Lovely words and picture! Happy Autumn!

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  31. Cranberry MorningOctober 22, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Are those carnations? They're so crisp and pretty!

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  32. DebbieOctober 22, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    such beautiful words and your images are lovely!! it's a wonderful time of the year!!

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  33. - abigail - October 22, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    oh my goodness, you wrote this?! wow. your words and images are positively stunning.
    i especially love the maple leaves and soybean plants. that is midwestern fall right there. i just love how you captured it.
    very well done, Bethany!!
    -Abigail

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    1. Bethany CarsonOctober 24, 2014 at 9:16 AM

      Thank you Abigail! If I only had a photo of a corn field, that would really make it a Midwestern fall!

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  34. Deborah MontgomeryOctober 22, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    Beautiful, and your pictures are exquisite!

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  35. eileeninmdOctober 24, 2014 at 3:22 AM

    Beautiful images and poem, Bethany! You have a way with words. Have a great weekend!

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  36. IrmaOctober 25, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    Great shots of autumn.
    The poem is beautiful.
    I wish you a very good weekend.
    Best regards, Irma

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  37. ManuelOctober 30, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Aunque mi estación favorita es la Primavera, no dejo de reconocer que el Otoño aunque es el preámbulo del crudo y largo invierno, tiene mucho encanto, como el olor a tierra húmeda, el color de los bosques, y muchos matices propios de esta estación.
    Me ha encantado esta entrada.
    Un cordial saludo.

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  38. VeeNovember 13, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Exquisite photography and beautiful prose...

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