Put on a Trinket

  Autumn

    By Emily Elizabeth Dickinson

    The morns are meeker than they were,
    The nuts are getting brown;
    The berry's cheek is plumper,
    The rose is out of town.

    The maple wears a gayer scarf,
    The field a scarlet gown.
    Lest I should be old-fashioned,
    I'll put a trinket on.

Autumn is a time of change. Emily Dickinson knew this and, not to be outdone by nature, decided to put on a trinket. Good for her!

Writing prompts:

• When was the last time you put on a trinket? Perhaps you found a sparkly brooch you hadn't worn for years, or some brightly coloured earrings? Write about your 'trinket'.
• As summer has changed to autumn and the leaves have begun to fall, what are you letting go of that you do not need any more? Talk about it in your writing.
• The pictures above were taken on my walk yesterday. Write about an autumn walk you have taken recently.