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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