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strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

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0 posted 2002-01-10 09:34 AM

Castles Of Colors

How I love to walk
On the dried fallen leaves
The sounds of crunching I hear

Colors of brown, red and gold
Form a carpet so rich
The sounds are a tune to my ear

Rake them up in a pile
Like castles of colors
And then the children appear

As they tumble and roll
Through the piles of dried leaves
Their laughter filling the air

As the cold air approaches
Bringing winds that will sting
Say goodbye to these castles so dear
You'll not see them again till next year.

Floria
© 2001

Mon Cherie

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since 2001-10-31

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Land of Never-ending Summers

1 posted 2002-01-10 09:40 AM

This brings about an image of the loveliest autumn.

Really love the vivid descriptions.

_,,,^.^,,,_
Florence

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

2 posted 2002-01-10 09:57 AM

What an original and brilliant metaphor!!

Most think of castles as "sand" but you've made them
into something wonderfully fresh and vibrant!

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-01-10 10:04 AM

(sigh) Sooooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, I've never envisioned autumn leave sthis way, I LOVE IT!!! (kiss on cheek) May you forever find castles of colors everywhere during the beauty of autumn and pastel castles in the meadows of flowers of the spring! We all love you so much, sweet friend, I'm adding this treasure to my library! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Floria, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

strbbux
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4 posted 2002-01-10 10:10 AM

thanks Mon cherie, it is winter here now, but I wrote this a few months ago, and the leaves colors were so spectacular. Floria

strbbux
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5 posted 2002-01-10 10:12 AM

Irish Rose, that is because the children on the block were tumbling in the piles my husband had just raked up. I was at the window laughing so hard. They were having such fun.And the way he had piled them up, they looked like little castles. Of course this was a few months back. We have little castles of snow now LOL. thanks, floria

strbbux
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6 posted 2002-01-10 10:13 AM

Thank you Noah, well, I love to watch the children at play. Wish I was one of them. LOL floria

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

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Maidstone Kent England

7 posted 2002-01-10 10:14 AM

Floria darling girl this is sooooooo pretty and refreshing.

You've painted such a wonderful picture here

I absolutely love it. Truly excellent writing

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

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The Shores of Alone

8 posted 2002-01-10 10:54 AM

You describe well the most fun part of my favorite season. I just adore kicking the leaves as I walk. And watching my granddaughters jumping in the piles..some of my best pics of them have been in the leaves.
Sandra

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2002-01-10 10:58 AM

Floria,
You'll always see them in your mind and heart. *L* Good write.

strbbux
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10 posted 2002-01-10 11:36 AM

Marsha, thank you so much for your colorful reply. floria

strbbux
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11 posted 2002-01-10 11:38 AM

Yes catalina, actually my second favorite as winter takes first place. I know what you mean about grandchildren playing in the leaves. better than toys. LOL. floria

strbbux
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12 posted 2002-01-10 11:39 AM

Thanks Seymour, Yes I will. floria

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

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Michigan

13 posted 2002-01-10 08:44 PM

This is beautiful, Floria....I love the way you use the imagery of the castle...and you are right, they do look like castles after the kids have rolled and jumped in them.
Autumn is my favorite of all seasons.
Thanks for sharing this with us.

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

14 posted 2002-01-10 08:48 PM

ahhhh but through your words these castles can fill our dreams. BRAVO!!! I love it. **big hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

strbbux
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15 posted 2002-01-10 08:50 PM

Thank you Madame Chipmunk. love your little graphics. floria

strbbux
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16 posted 2002-01-10 08:51 PM

Thank you Startime, I always love your replies.

floria

RosePetal

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South Florida

17 posted 2002-01-10 08:52 PM

Oh Floria dear..you have a real appreciation for the beauties of nature! Your poems are getting better and better, keep up the great work!!!

Love,
Joanna

dawn to dusk
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since 2001-12-09

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Colorado

18 posted 2002-01-10 09:49 PM

. This is very pretty! Creative too! Nice work.
Noelle

"Hold fast to dreams, for is dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly" Langston Hughes

strbbux
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19 posted 2002-01-11 09:40 AM

dear Rose Petal , thank you so much, I love reading your poetry also. floria

Dawn to Dusk, thank you so much..floria

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