Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Scarlet Ball


"October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came-
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band."

~ October's Party, George Cooper.

15 comments:

Sharon said...

That's really showy! Gorgeous!

George said...

What a wonderful poem -- and what a great picture of the beautiful trees.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

October is giving us a Party for sure, Jo... We have some pretty colors up here.

BUT---all of the rains today (except for just a trace) missed us totally.... Darn!!!!

Maybe we'll get some tomorrow..
Hugs,
Betsy

Country Gal said...

Wonderful photo and poem ! The trees here are slowly changing ! Have a great day !

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

That red autumn is really beautiful.
Wong

jerilanders said...

Our leaves are so slow in changing this year and I haven't found a single green acorn. The longer Autumn hangs on, the better. Love it and the poem.

MadSnapper said...

whatt great poem, I like the wind leading band. gorgeous colors

Louise said...

So beautiful, and so fleeting!

Barbara Anne said...

Lovely tree! We have Black Gum trees turning their deep red, Oaks and Maples turning fire-red and orange, all against a green backdrop of leaves or evergreens. It's glorious as is the tree in your picture.

Love the happy picture painted by the poem.

Hugs!

Maura @ Kisiwa Creek Photography said...

Beautiful photo Jo. I love the reds and oranges of fall..we don't get much of that here in Kansas unfortunately. Beautiful poem too as always. I hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday.
Maura :)

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Hello!
Very beautiful and interesting blog!

Shine said...

Such a beautiful blog....I always enjoy stopping by! :) Blessings~Shine

Mary Lou said...

Beautiful and gorgeous, both photo and poem.

DeniseinVA said...

A lovely poem to go with this lovely photograph.

Verde Farm said...

Just love your posts! So pretty and thoughtful.
Amy