The fog moving with stealth
settles in for the night
heavy & without substance
coveting each nuance of sound
even the leaves drifting
to settle upon the ground
are silent familiars
this chilling miasma still here
as morning arrives within
its’ bitter embrace
a mask covering snaking streets
alley ways and buildings
where even lamp lights
shine bleakly
dampened
a spider abandoning its’ post
leaves dew drops glistening
as jewels upon its’ web
© October 2018 Renee Espriu
Photo Taken From Public Domain Pictures & Created As Art
reneejustturtleflight.com 
Beautifully written, Renee. I like the foggy and dark atmosphere of this poem. The picture is the perfect match to the words.
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Thank you. We do tend to get quite a lot of fog here in Fall and Winter so it has only just begun.
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Lovely autumn picture and poem. Very sensual imagery too.
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A beautiful poem Renee.. Fog always conjures atmosphere.. And you have captured it perfectly.. Right down to the droplets on the spiders web.. ❤
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Thank you Sue. I knew you would appreciate it as I do know that you have fog over there, probably more than you might like. It did disappear but I am sure will be right back as Fall and Winter are times for fog. xoxo
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🙂 yes we get lots of fog this time of year Renee… And would dislike driving to work in it..
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Beautiful poem.
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Thank you Libby. Hope you are enjoying all the upgrades on your bicycle.
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Lovely offering, Renee. I miss New Engand falls, but not enough to return to that kind of cold. 😳🌈💕
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Fall and Winter cold are never good things for me and the damp of fog cuts you right through but right now we are actually having beautiful days and the colors are wonderful. I was born and raised in CA and I do miss the weather in large part, although these days due to too much heat and drought is not the place I remember of my youth when I go to visit. Thank you for your kind words. I do believe your present habitat is one to embrace. Aloha!
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Yes, the earth is heating up. And Southern California is beyond overcrowded. A challenging combination for those who reside there. I do not envy them. Hope your winter is not too damp. Cold damp does me no good either. Of course jungle heat is pretty taxing on my person as well. Right now it’s pretty sweet. 💕
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Wonderfully vivid images, Renee. I especially love the jewels left on the spider web.
It was foggy this morning here too…but a beautiful day. Winter’s coming though – and I’m already counting the days until next spring.
Take care, and stay warm!
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Yes! Spring can never come soon enough and that is when I will make my move out to my daughter’s so next year will prove to be a busy one. Take care and yes, do keep warm as you are able.
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Glad you have that to look forward to, Renee. (You’ll be just about an hour away when you move…. a little closer!) Hope you’re feeling as well as possible, and that you have a good weekend coming up.
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The poem invokes a powerful, captivating imagery.
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Thank you so much for your comment.
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very haunting Renee, both words and image!
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Thank you. We do have a lot of fog here in both Fall and Winter to tickle a muse.
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love that “tickle a muse”
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