A beautiful, serene start to the day 
with the slightest hint of skullduggery 
Early, eerie mist paints a picture 
with the coral like silhouette of a tree 

The sun is simmering against the clouds
from the depths gentle wisps are reaching out
The most wonderful way to start the day
of that, I’m sure no one could ever doubt  

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There is nothing more enchanting 
than a woodland at this time of year
Shrouded in a cloak of fog and mist the hidden birds are all I hear 

Towering trees rise like tall giants 
from the earth they reach to the sky
Caught in the tight grip of autumn
the last  crimson leaves delight the eye

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Inspired by the above

If a torch dims or burns out
would you instantly throw it away 
Or would you replace the batteries  
so it shines bright for another day   

If someone loses their way 
would you instantly cast them away
Or would you replace their batteries 
to get them through a difficult day

Everyone loses their way sometimes 
we dim or burn out once in a while 
Everyone n...

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This cost of living crisis
is a real pain in the bum
It is giving me brain freeze
and my fingers feel quite numb

I’m finding it hard to write 
my poetic flow is froze 
I’m chilled right through to the bone 
from my head down to my toes

The heating is not reaching 
the body parts it should reach 
I find I’m always dreaming 
of sunny days on the beach 

Wrapped in so many layers 
I...

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A misty November sunrise 
everything still at first glance 
Except on the horizon 
where wisps of water seem to dance 

The autumn sun slowly rises 
awakening the morning
Covered in soft kisses of dew
a brand new day is dawning 

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A delightful familiar walk 
the trees bare as autumn bites
Brightening up the naked woodland 
a flash of red delights
 

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Creating this eerie atmosphere 
is the order of the day
Mist and cloud shrouding the world
in a cloak of murky grey

Distant shapes appear like monsters 
from the soupy abyss they loom 
Dendritic trees laid bare by autumn 
reaching out into the gloom 

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A Cumbrian forest 
cascading mini waterfall
The sound of water
ignites a feeling inside us all 

Moss covered Autumn trees
add to the charming enchantment
Adventure lies ahead
sure to be filled with excitement 

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Caught in the depths of autumn
a woodland engulfed in fog and mist
This serene scene is so enchanting   
a sight to good to be missed 

Trees holding on to their last leaves
which sing with gold and honey hues 
As they mourn the fallen ones
gifting eerily beautiful views 

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Fiery heavens, crimson clouds
the sun is setting up the day 
The early morning show begins 
in a most spectacular way

It makes me pause for a moment
I look on slack jawed and in awe
Natures artwork at its finest
promises a great day in store 

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A delicate sunrise 
at our pond today
Warm golden yellow hues 
melting the night away 

The silhouettes of ducks 
dance along the water
Ripples break the surface
in rhythmical order

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Sometimes the simplest things in life 
are the most joyful to see
Like watching a woodland stream 
slowly meandering to the sea 

Shimmering water follows its course
a gentle gurgling sound 
Besides hues of copper and gold 
of the fallen leaves on the ground

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A charm of goldfinches
braving the chilly weather
With their clown like markings 
looking quite spectacular

The perfect morning view
who could want anything more 
Almost makes the washing up
a pleasure, not a chore 

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My favourite part of autumn
as trees give us their very best
A last hurrah until next year
before they take their winter rest 

Natures gold decorates the trees
colours so intense, warm and bright 
My eyes dazzle in the wonder
of this fine and impressive sight  

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
 

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Just standing still in nature
taking in the sounds and sights 
Can bring a sense of well-being 
that both calms and delights 

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A walk through autumn woodland 
on newly carpeted ground 
The crunching leaves underfoot
a crisp and delicious sound 

Bright sunlight filters through 
foliage still clinging to the trees
The rest fall like gold confetti
floating down on the breeze 

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