Preloading

Inspiration

These Autumn Poems Will Make You Appreciate Fall Even More

Nothing gold can stay.

By Elena Nicolaou

fall pastoral scene

Photo: Kiyoshi Hijiki/Getty Images

6 of 17

"The Heat of Autumn" by Jane Hirshfield

This short poem takes a surprising turn midway through, brilliantly applying the season's changes to human love, and all its varieties.

Previous 6 of 17 Next

Published 10/20/2020

You May Also Like

Inspiration

31 Best Thanksgiving Books to Celebrate the Holiday

Inspiration

25 Books That Movingly Capture the Immigration Experience

20 of the Best Books to Pick Up This April, Rain or Shine

Inspiration

George Saunders's New Book on Writing Unlocks the Magic of Short Fiction

Related Articles

How to Have Your Best Year Yet

Allowing the Body to Speak from 'Spiritual Hygiene' by Iyanla Vanzant

Podcasts About Surrender, Strength and Starting Again

Book Excerpt: 'The Tears of Things' by Richard Rohr

Short Poems By and For Women

Martha Beck: How to Tap into the Right Side of Your Brain

Watch OWN App Icon

WATCH OWN APP

Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WATCH OWN APP >

NEWSLETTERS

SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS.

Stay up to date with the latest trends that matter to you most.
Have top-notch advice and tips delivered directly to you.
Be in the know on current and upcoming trends.

VIEW ALL NEWSLETTERS >

Privacy Policy Visitor Agreement House Rules Cookies and Tracking Technology Your Privacy Choices Scams Press Room Contact Us Help/FAQ Site Map AdChoices Podcast Terms & Conditions Accessibility Licensing Requests

OPRAH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF HARPO, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2026 HARPO PRODUCTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK