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As winter sleeps... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a crisp fall leaf with wide, kind eyes and a smiling face paired with the design of cute little mouse sleeping in a nightcap and dreaming of a slice of Swiss cheese, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

September warns,
October creeps,
November smiles
As winter sleeps…

November 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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November dear... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a cute little turkey next to a word bubble that says “Boo,” paired with the design of jack o lantern looking skeptical, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

It’s not your fault
November, dear.
It’s just less spooky
When you’re here…

November 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Sounds I cherish... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a vibrant fall tree shedding its red, orange and brown leaves paired with the design of cozy looking fall looking comfy with a red and white striped scarf wound round its neck, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Branches sway and
Dead leaves fall,
Sounds I cherish
Most of all…

November 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Pumpkin glow... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a pair of big glowing eyes hiding inside a cave paired with the design of grinning, glowing jack o lantern, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Where do all
The monsters go,
When there’s no more
Pumpkin glow?

November 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Fuss and bicker... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Black and white line drawing of a sentient, laughing cloud with rain drops falling down paired with the design of dutiful child wearing a bright yellow raincoat, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

No matter how I
Fuss and bicker,
Mom insists I
Wear a slicker…

November 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Fall leaves gather... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a vibrant rust-colored fall leaf paired with the design of child raking a pile of leaves and looking none too happy about it, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Fall leaves gather
Outside our doors,
Some call them pretty,
I call them chores!

November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Autumn’s chill... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a happy child jumping into a giant pile of crisp fall leaves paired with the design of a pair of fall-colored mittens in orange, white and brown colors, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Walking home
Gave me a thrill:
First to notice
Autumn’s chill…

November 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM

“Prof” Kiki Johnson

@profkiki-poetry.bsky.social

A #autumnpoem for ya. #poetry

November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Without a pumpkin... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a jack o’ lantern with its lid lying beside it paired with a trio of old-fashioned wax candles flickering in the corner, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Front porch looks
So cold and bare,
Without a pumpkin
Sitting there…

November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Orange the season... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a fall-colored ski cap with blue and orange stripes and a fuzzy orange ball on top paired with the design of trio of red, orange and brown leaves, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Orange the season,
Brown the leaves;
Time for wools caps
And long sleeves…

November 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Autumn brings... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a pumpkin sitting on top a pair of fall-themed books paired with the design of mug with a heart design filled with steaming hot cocoa, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Autumn brings
A wintry chill,
Days are short and
Nights are still…

November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Sublime... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Black and white line drawing of a cozy fall sweater paired with the similar design of black and white fall leaf, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Folks seem happy
With springtime,
But fall all year
Would be sublime…

November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Crackle autumn... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a young girl dressed warmly chasing a fall leaf combined with the design of a pair of cozy autumn socks in gold, orange and grown hues, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Crackle autumn,
Crisp November;
Enjoy the hush
Before December…

November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Where once a glowing... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a vibrant orange fall leaf resting on a wicker “Welcome” mat paired with the design of glowing jack o’ lantern, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Crisp fall leaves
Now dot the mat,
Where once a glowing
Pumpkin sat…

November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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If I was grown... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a clear bowl nearly overflowing with pastel-colored candies paired with the design of comfy rocking chair with a shawl over one armrest, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

If I was grown
My candy dish,
Would never want
For treats delish…

November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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On every street... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a vibrant tree in autumn, every leaf a different shade of fall orange, red or yellow combined with the design of a pair of orange high-top sneakers with their laces undone, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Autumn leaves
Beneath our feet,
A symphony
On every street…

November 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Let’s skip summer... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a cozy auburn fox with its bushy tail curled beside it paired with the design of fuzzy autumn sock with a multicolored fall leaf pattern, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

I like winter,
Spring is nice;
Let’s skip summer
And do fall twice!

November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Lucky me... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a floral teacup with the string of a tea bag hanging over one side paired with the design of chalkboard coffee shop “Open” sign with the drawing of a cup of coffee on the front, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Pumpkin cider,
Pumpkin tea.
Pumpkin latte?
Lucky me!

November 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Autumn’s here... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a comfy green fall sweater with a crisp gold leaf in the middle paired with the design of a trio of harvest pumpkins gathered together, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Bring a sweater,
Tie your shoes.
Autumn’s here,
No time to lose!

November 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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Autumn fun... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a happy young girl dressed for fall and playing with crisp colored leaves paired with the design of pair of yellow galoshes covered in playful white stars, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Shorter days and
Setting sun,
Set the stage for
Autumn fun…

November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

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My happy place... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny

Drawing of a happy, grinning sun paired with the design of young girl wearing glasses cavorting in a pile of crisp fall leaves, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Soft the sunlight
On my face,
Autumn fills
My happy place!

November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Matt Stefon

@mattstefonpoems.bsky.social

‪Autumn poem. To tell the truth, there’s part of one line that’s always bugged me just a bit—yet I think it’s one of the best things I’ve ever written in any genre. And a damn good #sonnet. RIP “Poppy Road Review.”‬

‪#AutumnPoem #FallPoem #Autumn2025 #Fall2025 #October #NewEngland ‬

“Late October Friday, Madbury Road”

In a couple of hours the rain,
as if giving what it had been
holding back—a summer’s worth of water
to bust the drought at once,
making up for lost, dry
time—would shock the gold trees
bald, then leave them on the roadside
like mummy monks begging
a midday drink. But that would be
all then. Under the dimming sky,
that wasn’t here yet. What was here—
charged with twilight—glowing
head of street lamps showing
the yellow path free and clear.

October 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM

Jay Sturner

@jaysturner.bsky.social

Officially autumn, but the leaves have only just begun to change: a splash of red here, a wisp of yellow there. It's as if an uncountable number of dripping paintbrushes are poised over the land, silently waiting to angle down and start their work.

#september #autumnleaves #autumnpoem #fallpoem