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October Fashion
by
Violet Nesdoly

Morning wears crisp cotton and smoky tulle
woven through with gold light.

North Shore mountains are sensibly dressed
in darkest denim, their tops
hidden, cozy under unrolling
bolts of blue- and gray-tinged fleece.

The park has thrown on a shawl
of gaily embroidered leaves
in tangerine, scarlet, yellow,
wine, olive.

Even dwarf cedar has accessorized
her sensible green boucle
with red leaf appliques
of delicate Japanese maple

This poem first appeared in Cappers (October 2004).
Used here with the author's permission.

Violet Nesdoly lives near Vancouver, British Columbia. When she's not working on various writing projects, she enjoys making art, reading, and walking local nature trails with her husband, camera in hand. Violet is the author of two poetry collections and two novels; her poems have appeared in anthologies and a variety of print and online publications. Learn more about Violet at violetnesdoly.com.

tannerlynne:
Violet is appropriately named. such lovely sense if color and words.
Posted 10/30/2011 09:54 AM

loisflmom:
So beautiful,but only a memory for those of us who have migrated to tropical climates.
Posted 10/30/2011 09:10 AM

Carol Hauer:
I love these images. I can actually see these sights in my mind. Thank you.
Posted 10/30/2011 08:30 AM

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