"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive autumns."
-George Eliot
As the autumn season progresses, colors become more vibrant and picture-perfect. I, like many others, are lured by the beauty of an autumn day. Whether its a red and gold day or a grey one, I watch earth change its fashionable attire and capture the sight. Below you will find my October sightings that I turned into my Inktober/Poemtober offerings.
Today was one of those special autumn days that stayed warm all the way into nighttime. The following quote states what I felt as I decorated the house for the Halloween party I am having tomorrow night.
"I was drinking in the surroundings: air so crisp you could snap it with your fingers and greens in every shade imaginable by autumnal flashes of red and yellow."
-Wendy Delsol Stork
I am pausing for a moment to listen to Autumn in New York
with Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
with Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Other Inktober/Poemtober poems I had fun creating with a Halloweenish flair can be found at my Buncee dashboard. They are all examples of animated digital storytelling.
Howl Chant was created for Poemtomber. I intend to share it with my little granddaughter because she enjoys sing-song chants.
Monster Fear is an animated story poem that I submitted to Michelle H. Barnes for her October Ditty created by Rebecca Herzog and for Poemtober. My blog post can be accessed here.
Ghost Night Out! is my newest animated story poem for Inktober day 22/Poemtober.
October has been a busy night noticing, wondering, and creating and it is not over yet. As I mentioned at the beginning of this blog post, I am not the only one capturing a glorious autumn photograph. The host of this week's Poetry Friday, Karen Edmisten, also snapped a photo of a beautiful autumn tree in full color followed by a Helen Hunt Jackson poem, October. I am heading over to Karen's blog to link up.
If anyone has an offering for my Abundant Autumn Gallery, please send it to me via Twitter at #AbundantAutumn or to my Gmail address. Thank you.
That George Eliot quote is the perfect introduction to your wonderful collection of "spicy" autumnal poems. It's a season that inspires poetry, isn't it? So glad you've shared some of yours here. That first poem/photo combo is perfect! I love that you'll be sharing your poetry with your granddaughter as well.
ReplyDeleteMolly, it is so much fun creating autumnal poems when the subject is so complying. One of the pluses of autumn on Long Island is that you can spend time outdoors enjoying the beauty because the weather is usually so inviting.
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DeleteThanks for this autumnal beauty in word and picture, Carol! Your love for the season is palpable and infectious (not that I needed convincing). :) Love the George Eliot quote too! Have fun at your party.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me, Jama. Autumn invites us to participate in life outdoors and be grateful for the many blessings. I am gearing up for the party and just laughed that I layer everything just like I do with my poetry. A little bit of this and a little bit of that makes for a good combination of sensory treats.
DeleteI'm writing this comment while listening to Ella and Louis. Thanks for all of this Carol. I've been trying to capture the glory of the season, but nothing comes close to doing the season justice!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed Ella and Louis' song. It's a soulful tune that puts me in the mood to go out and notice what the neighborhood looks like after yesterday's torrential rainstorm. I just finished my blog post for tomorrow that discusses the trendy colors of the runway season. Clothing lines are sporting autumnal shades like the color of the trees.
DeleteIt's lovely, reading these Autumn posts and finally getting it. It still passes us by here - but having now experienced it in Melbourne and Adelaide, I can feel alongside you all. :) (And looking forward to experiencing it in America next month! And speaking of which... I am stopping for the first two days at NCTE. So we shall meet!)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you are joining us for late fall in America. Who knows, you may even see a snowflake at that time. A layered look is definitely in order for your trip. I am excited to meet up with you, Kat. I am going to DM you my cell phone number so you can text me to where you will be at the convention.
DeleteThanks for this full rich post featuring all your creative endeavors for inktober/poemtober and… Autumn at her best–I especially like the background music-video, and images. Have fun at your party!
ReplyDeleteMy party was a hoot, Michelle. For those who did not wear a full costume, I handed out accoutrements from my Halloween box. Today, it is a lovely shade of gray and gloom to get us into the spirit of Halloween. (Inktober poem for dark added with a layered digital look.) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI heartily agree with Geoarge Eliot. Love the pictures and words you've shared this week, Carol.
ReplyDeleteI watched the seagulls fly all over the ocean beach yesterday. They were enjoying a delicious autumn.
DeleteI love that you included not just the perfect picture, but also the perfect soundtrack for your autumnal offerings!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments, Mary Lee. It has been a glorious autumn weekend. Unfortunately, Mother Nature decided to give the ground a dosing of rain today when the annual Garden Potpourri is occurring. It is our village's charity event and I am working dressed in multiple layers. Autumn has many looks.
DeleteThese are glorious photos and poems and more! I love how you combine art and animation with your words. Your granddaughter is sure to enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteKay, I can't wait to share my Halloween image poems with my granddaughter. She is an eager young listener and learner. Thanks for sharing my joy for the season.
DeleteThere's nothing to match the brilliance of Autumn, is there? Love how your poem and photo capture that!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with autumn, Buffy. The colors always inspire me to imagine more and be inspired to write.
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