heliacal yellow ball

beginning her descent

in September sky,

blazing across copper fields,

bronzing the corn stubble

from reaped harvests.

 

I watch for glimpses of deer

in Epping forest as I enjoy

diesel train ride for volunteers

from Ongar to Coopersale,

admiring Pitchford Hall

as we pass her in the sidings,

impressive steam engine

in gleaming racing green.

 

sun departs from fields

previously bright

now dulled gold.

I gaze through windows

opposite to the west

on return journey,

watching puffy clouds

in blushed peach,

mesmerised by their beauty;

no deer tonight.