The Winds of Autumn

Author: Russell Hilliard Loines


The winds of autumn blow so cold,
They strip the trees of all their leaves,
And as they howl through field and glen
They bring a chill that never leaves.

The winds of autumn carry change,
They sweep the land with icy breath,
And as they rage across the hills
They herald winter's silent death.

Type of Poem: Lyric Poem

Date Written: 1920-01-01

Date Published: 1920-05-01

Language: English

Keywords: Autumn, Wind, Nature, Change, Winter

Source: Collected Poems

Publisher: Privately Published

Rights/Permissions: Public Domain

Comments/Notes: A poem that captures the cold and transformative power of the autumn winds, emphasizing their role in preparing the land for the arrival of winter.

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