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The Daily Verse
To make The Wise Owl more dynamic, we have introduced The Daily Verse, a segment where we will upload poetry all days of the week. Just send in a poem to editor@thewiseowl.art
Theme for December:
Seasons

And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
~Robert Frost
Monday, 11th December 2023

The Gift of Gold
by Urmi Chakravorty

The wooded paths are a sight to behold
A canvas of russet, gold and umber
My feet crunch on the tapestry of flaming leaves -
Once the crowning glory of the mighty oak
Now lie in supplication, awaiting their turn
To return to the earthen womb that birthed them.
The whiff of a dying rose
The twitter of a home-bound warbler
The first frost settling on the frigid ferns
My senior pug asleep before a crackling ingle
The aroma of cocoa, cider and cinnamon
I marvel at the beauty and grace of fall!
Is this Death or a mere hiatus?
The weary earth seeking respite
Reminding us to shed, to change, to let go
As the year flashes its last, lovely smile
Gifting us a bounty of mellow charm,
The promise of reflection and renewal,
And bidding us a hopeful Au Revoir.
About the Author
Urmi Chakravorty is a former educator and presently, a freelance writer, reviewer and editor based out of Bangalore, India. She is a military spouse and has majored in English Literature and Language. Her non-fiction pieces are occasionally published in The Hindu and The Times of India. As co-author, her short stories and poems have found space in twenty-five domestic and international literary journals and anthologies, including Women’s Web, Writefluence, TMYS Reviews, Borderless Journal and The Wise Owl. Urmi is an Orange Flower awardee for writing on LGBTQIA issues. Her other interests include reading, music, travel, and spending time with community dogs.
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