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Skies slate grey, the breeze not quite crisp
A yard covered with leaves .
I have an itch to be outside.
I grab a rake and find my zone-
the one in which I focus totally
on moving piles.
Beads trickle down my back
my hair plastered to my face and neck
I smell of dirt, fresh air and honest sweat
By the time I finish, the sun has broken through
I can finally see the grass and the soil
I will sleep well tonight, satisfied with my efforts.
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Sybil Law said:
on November 1, 2009 at 5:38 PMThat does not look like you!
Metalmom said:
on November 1, 2009 at 6:03 PMSybilLaw-That is my Hubs! I had to rest so I took a picture…it lasts longer.
Robin said:
on November 2, 2009 at 9:56 AMOur yard and driveway is so covered in leaves right now you can’t see the ground.
Trukindog said:
on November 2, 2009 at 9:58 AMwow! Even when you talk about bein sweaty & smellin like dirt you turn me on. Why must you taunt me?
It is a great feeling to get out & work in the yard though isn’t it!
Finn said:
on November 2, 2009 at 10:04 AMI love fall!
Metalmom said:
on November 2, 2009 at 10:23 AMRobin-My walk and driveway are the easiest. I can just sweep them up with a broom. But the dog uses the back yard and if I can’t SEE the poop, I can’t CLEAN the poop!
Metalmom said:
on November 2, 2009 at 10:28 AMTrukindog-In Catholic school, we were taught to “Tease, never please.Tease, don’t spread the knees!” It is my raison d’etre to taunt you!
Metalmom said:
on November 2, 2009 at 10:30 AMFinn-I do love it so, despite all the complaints. Every season has its faults. Spring=allergies, summer=humidity,winter=snow. But the colors and smells of autumn…..Ah…..
Janna said:
on November 2, 2009 at 7:20 PMI’m refusing to rake this big pile
It goes on at least a few miles
Burning leaves smell like crap
Why not go have a nap
And let my brain recharge awhile?
Metalmom said:
on November 2, 2009 at 10:22 PMJanna-I had forgotten just how funny you can be with your unique verses!!
Trukindog said:
on November 3, 2009 at 6:14 PMWhat the hell has eatin da raisins got to do with you teasin me?
Metalmom said:
on November 3, 2009 at 7:00 PMTrukindog-Funny, honey!