Anthony Kirk

Villebois Lavalette, France

Tony lives in France. He has been writing poetry and has had online support from Poetry Kit.

Poem written 11th September 2020

Now

the days are shrinking

the end of summer is nudging

unwillingly into Autumn

stiff sunflower stalks

curtsy their heads

to a silent applause

the yellowing corn

stands to attention

in Napoleonic lines

the sun's flares

light up the landscape folds

the straight Roman roads

create the illusion of forever

the cafe shutters push open

slow on rusty hinges

round tables and chairs sit empty

on the village square

the post van pulls up

she smiles a

bonjour!

the day is now open

the clock begins its tick