A Day in Autumn, by R.S. Thomas

Tree-lined Avenue at Maynooth University

It will not always be like this,
The air windless, a few last
Leaves adding their decoration
To the trees’ shoulders, braiding the cuffs
Of the boughs with gold; a bird preening

In the lawn’s mirror. Having looked up
From the day’s chores, pause a minute,
Let the mind take its photograph
Of the bright scene, something to wear
Against the heart in the long cold.

by R.S. Thomas (1913-2000)

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6 Responses to “A Day in Autumn, by R.S. Thomas”

Damien Doomslayer Says:
October 5, 2021 at 1:58 pm

Beautiful.

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Makhosi Says:
April 2, 2023 at 6:27 pm

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- NOLUTHANDO NDEBELE Says:
  April 10, 2023 at 8:02 pm
  
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  April 17, 2023 at 4:29 pm
  
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nothando Says:
April 7, 2023 at 12:43 am

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Ayanda Says:
April 17, 2023 at 2:49 pm

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