Written for Gerry & Sue’s Weekly Prompts
Weekend Challenge, using the word ‘shimmering’.
Here’s were the prompt word took me.
The long days fade, a golden hum,
The last bright warmth of summer’s sun
Still glimmers on the sleepy green.
A sweet, soft memory, unseen.
The morning air grows clear and clean,
A cooler light begins to gleam.
On leaves now brushed with fire and gold,
A shimmering new story’s told.
The world lets go, with grace and ease,
Carried by the autumn breeze.
NAR©2025
This is “The Green Leaves Of Summer” by The Springfields
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
This is so beautiful.
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Thank you very much.
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What a lovely dreamy entry into fall, Nancy!
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Thanks, Cindy! Hope it’s a good season for you!
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You’re so welcome, Nancy. Much appreciated. It will be full of family and love and all that goes with that. You too! 💓
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sweet Autumn 🍂
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Refreshing time of year.
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A beautiful poem Nancy. Love its calming vibe.
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So glad you enjoyed my poem, Sadje. Thank you!
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You’re very welcome my dear friend
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The rhythm of these words is perfection, Nancy!
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Beautiful comment, Jodi. Thanks so much.
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This is beautiful 💞
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Thanks very much, Lisa; I greatly appreciate it.
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Lovely words I especially liked the lines:
On leaves now brushed with fire and gold,
A shimmering new story’s told.
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Thanks so much, Esther. I appreciate your very kind comments.
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Ah, that’s what it felt like this morning, chilly. But it’s going to hit 80 later today!
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It must be great being a weather person! It’s the only job someone can be consistently wrong and never worry about getting fired! Enjoy the day, D!
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How true!
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Very mellow Nancy, and beautifully so, …Autumn calling,…, …and the music? Says it all. …💙
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Thanks, dear Penn. Did you enjoy that golden oldie? I’m wondering if you recognized the wonderful Dusty Springfield in that trio!
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🎶🎶. Really?…strewth, I played the music whilst I was commenting, but didn’t notice her fantastic voice, …🎶🎶
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It really was her!
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I feel a sense of calm reading this, Nancy. Beautiful pairing of verse and music. 💗
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So glad to know you’re feeling calm and relaxed, Eugi! I hope the mood carries over into the rest of your day. ☺️
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Thank you, Nancy. 😊
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What a lovely poem, Nancy, and thank you for sharing it with our challenge.
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Thanks very much, Sue; I do enjoy your challenges! Wishing you a peaceful day and a lovely weekend.
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Thank you, Nancy, You too
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