“When The Frost Is On The Pumpkin”
- October 19, 2010
- Category: Daily Diary
- (16) Comments
Nights in the 20s here in the Northeast Kingdom. Winter is on it’s way and as I watch this last gasp of fall, I thought you might enjoy something different. This is part of a poem written by James Whitcomb Riley (1853-1916). Although he wrote about his life in Indiana, he captures the feeling of all of us who feel the magic in the changing of the seasons. Here it is:
“When the frost is on the pumpkin and the fodder is in the shock,
And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the struttin’ turkey-cock,
And the clackin’ of the guineys, and the cluckin’ of the hens, And the rooster’s hallylooyer as he tiptoes on the fence,
O, it’s then the time a feller is a-feelin’ at his best, With the risin’ sun to greet him from a night of peaceful rest,
As he leaves the house, bareheaded, and goes out to feed the stock,
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock.
That’s the first stanza of the poem. It’s no longer the 1800s but don’t you think some things never change?
I hope you enjoyed something different. If you did, let me know and if you didn’t, I’d also like to know. Our best to you as you go about your day.
I love your photos of the misty morns… they look so peaceful and serene…. Nothing like early October mornings
Date: October 19, 2010
That is a beautiful poem and very fitting even in 2010!
Date: October 19, 2010
You did great! Love those last pictures! (but they were all good) I will have to come visit you sometime being you shouldn’t be to far of a drive!
Date: October 19, 2010
Perfect!
Date: October 19, 2010
oh, that was beautiful!!!!
Here we are feeling the first grasps of fall, no leaves have turned yet, but the tems are coming down to mid 80s during the day and 40-50s at night. My absolute favorite time of the year.
Date: October 19, 2010
Great poem and so true to this day! That is a majestic looking turkey you have there!
Date: October 19, 2010
I see your turkey is on the cover or Grit! Or at least it sort of looks like your turkey.
Linda
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Date: October 19, 2010
Perfect accompaniment to your GORGEOUS photos!!!!!!
I especially love the misty morning. You have a great eye for capturing the beauty in nature.
Date: October 19, 2010
Absolutely loved it, both the poem and the photos. The misty morning and the pumpkin were my favorites. This is my favorite time of year!
Date: October 19, 2010
I love the sentiment – not to mention all the onomatopoeia – in this timeless poem.
Spinning Lovely Days
Date: October 19, 2010
Your pictures make this poem come alive! I like it.
Date: October 19, 2010
These words sound like they could have been written by you about your life in the Northeast Kingdom. Perfect words to your photos. I’m on my way to Boston tomorrow afternoon to spend a few days in Salem, MA, Rye, NH and a place in Maine where my Father once lived as a boy, Hanover, ME. Haven’t been there for 25 years, it was October 1985 when I was last there. I’m looking forward to the leaves and the cool crisp air! You live in a most beautiful place on your mountain with your MM. Love all of these photos!
Date: October 20, 2010
Oh how heavenly! Your birds are looking so beautiful! Hope you have a great day
Date: October 21, 2010
Loved the poem AND the pictures… can’t believe how big your turkeys and guineas are!!! And I’m so very sorry about Faeden… I read many posts back, since I haven’t been around in awhile. I well know how hard it is to lose one of our pack, they are most definitely part of the family. Know that I am thinking about you and sending virtual hugs!
Date: October 21, 2010
The poem is very much enhanced by your beautiful photography.
Date: October 22, 2010
Beautiful!!
how much do your pumpkins weigh?
Date: October 25, 2010