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Fall Time |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Tan Chun Fall Time by Linda L. Dowd In waning light of summertide, The asters burst in bloom. Soft petal pinks turn russet brown, With autumn days in loom. As lazy days of August haze Give way to days of fall, There is a rise in vibrancy, ~ Woods ring with catbird call. The nights are crisp with cooling breeze. Clear skies are denim blue. The leaves of trees are burnished gold. Morn grass is kissed with dew. Each season has a certain charm With powers to enthral. But though they all are dear to me, ~ My favorite time is fall. . |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
i am fallen for the beautiful words and such lovely painting too. Awesome Linda... "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Prasad ~ I appreciate your "awesome" response, my friend! Thank you! Yes, Tan Chun is a fine artist. I have used his paintings to complement several of my poems in the past.    Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Although my favorite season is spring because I just love how everything blooms and how it is symbolic of the Good Lord's providential promise that rebirth will always follow a long, cold winter, I love each season in its own way and autumn is certainly a most colorful one I appreciate wholeheartedly for its harvests, spicy scents and rustic reflection! (huggies) This is fabulous, dearest angel friend, yay!  XOXO, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
My asters are finally blooming too, and a few wildflowers that were hiding behind taller plants until this week! I love this write, as you may guess, and the painting is lovely!! |
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Innse Gall New Member
since 2009-09-03
Posts 8 |
A timely poem, eloquently expressed. I hope you don't mind my saying that this brings to mind the romantic poets of the 19th century - and this is praise, for we have lost so much of the truth they expressed, in our own modern times. But modernity is here too, dressed ‘in denim blue'. I am in Scotland, where the fall is not so fine, but it is fine indeed to read a poem that brings such imagery to the mind's eye. Many Thanks, Innse Gall |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Ah yes, it is here in the desert, as well. Just a hint, but all the same, on its way! Lovely tribute to my fav time of the year~ Jan |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mistletoe Angel ~ Oh yes, I too enjoy all of the seasons. Spring and fall are actually my two favourite seasons. Like you, I enjoy the rebirthing aspects of the vernal months. Thank you for dropping by for a little visit and for your thought-filled response to it! Love to you, my sweet angel friend! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ After the demise of the summer flowers, I eagerly await the arriveal of the fall ones! Enjoy your asters! I also enjoy the little surprises in my garden like "wildflowers that were hiding behind taller plants". Glad you appreciated my fall time as I did yours! ~ and I, too, fell in love with that painting! What an artist! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Innse Gall ~ What a lovely, eloquent reply! Several of my ancestors came from Scotland, however, I have never visted the country and would love to do so. I have written several poems on Scotland ~ at times I feel as though I was native born. I ofter write in the style of 19th century writers ~ or at least I try to do so!  I actually was not trying to write in that manner with this poem, but after having read your comment, I realized that a bit of it had come through in this poem. Thank you for saying so! Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jan ~ The changes in seasons are more dramatic, here in Canada. However, the subtle changes in other parts of the world, can be most pleasing as well. May the coming fall be a happy one for you! Linda |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
EA! This has to be saved! I love this so much. You have an amazing talent. Amazing amazing amazing. One of my favorites..  ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Wow, ARCTIC! That was one exuberant, enthusiastic reply! ~ Like a refreshing blast of arctic wind! Thank you! May your fall be a joyful one! EA |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Fall is nice out here in Nebraska on the wind swept plains, where very few people live. We don't have many trees and the few we do have, often are carried off by tornados. But there is one place called Nebraska City that has lots of trees and apples, and pumpkins, and sour cherries. My wife and I love the fall as well, it is our favorite time. Love your poem!!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
GBride ~ Nebraska sounds like a calm and peaceful place with lots of wide open spaces! Thank you for your lovely response to my poem. I appreciate you taking the time to read it and for writing such a lovely reply! Linda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My dear Canadian Earth Angel, I might have known that you would have something extra special for me to read when I came back. I certainly wasn't dissappointed for that is a brilliant poem about a wonderful time of the year. Love to you dear friend. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay, this 'Family of Friends' just didn't feel complete with you away all those weeks. But our circle is complete with you home again and in fhe family fold!  My word, you're as charming as ever! Your kind words have me grinning from ear to ear! Thank you, my dear Aussie Man! Loveya! Linda |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linda, I love fall. The leaves were being blown from some of the trees today and it looked like gold dust flitting before my car. The sky is bright blue and it is supposed to get the mid 70's again tomorrow. These fall days are gorgeous. I am taking my dogs to a creek I discovered this Saturday. We went once before (when I had all three) and they loved the water. It's about a hundred mile drive round trip, but they get to ride and feel the air. I love fall - oh, and I love my dogs too. xoxoxo Alison PS - Linda, thank you for the emails when I had my Gromet girl put to sleep. You are a special and lovely woman! This is my baby, Gromet - I took this last winter when she was 12.5 years.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison, I am moved beyond words to see this photo of your baby, Gromet. I could not help but tear up. I was glad that I was able to offer you at least a modicum of comfort during that difficult time for you. "The leaves were being blown from some of the trees today and it looked like gold dust flitting before my car. The sky is bright blue and it is supposed to get the mid 70's again tomorrow. These fall days are gorgeous." ~ Alison, "gorgeous" to be sure!!! I do know how much you love your dogs and I'm sure they love you just as much in return! I trust that you all had a wonderful time at the creek! Sounds like fun!  Love you, Lasky Girl! Linda |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Angelo Terrestre, your wings shine even brighter than usual with that touch of gold you convey with your enchanting poem about fall. I could sit with closed eyes and listen to your poems and I would see and feel ever so intensely the sceneries and emotions you succeed gifting us with. Wonderful. I love the picture too. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
"In waning light of summertide, The asters burst in bloom. Soft petal pinks turn russet brown, With autumn days in loom...................." Just lovely, I'm saving this for sure. Very well written and it flowed beautifully. Poignant, wonderful and very poetic.  ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Maga Mar-phina ~ Three of the reasons that I adore your poetry are your ability to convey deep emotion, stimulate a reader's imagination, and portray vivid imagery. ~ Not to mention that I adore the inspirational and spiritual qualities of your writing. Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-05-2009 09:44 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Artic Wind ~ Thanx, ARCTIC! I am such a fan of your poems on Nature, that it is highly gratifying to know that you enjoy mine as well! Giving you a warm, autumnal hug, EA |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand-fine seasonal impressionism !! [wonderful graphics and poetic imagery] and Alison, Gromet is REALLY neat ! MUCH (sustained) applause for this 'penning' about my favorite season!! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Linda, For some strange reason, I have always had mixed feelings about the fall. I was born in the fall. Love Bobby |
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ESHA SEN GUPTA Member
since 2009-09-01
Posts 108Maharashtra,India |
Linda hope I can call you that even though I have not known you ,the first thought which came while reading this poem was abt Robert Frost's poems and then of course Willium Wordsworth.your writing was just fabulous dont have enough words to decribe my feelings.Thanks for such a lovely poem. Love Esha |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
shdp ~ Greetings, Bard Bruce! As an admirer of your fall poems (as well as those on the other 3 seasons!) I am very appreciative of your praise and pleasure on mine! Thank you! Have a happy fall! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
REJ ~ I do believe there are many who feel as you do ~ and for a variety of reasons. The fall can be a bit of a mixed bag, weather-wise. Some people may rue the ending of summer or may not look for forward to the advent of winter after fall has 'fallen'. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Esha ~ But of course you may call me Linda! My goodness, it certainly is flattering that my poem reminded you of the works of Robert Frost and Williams Wordsworth! That was very kind of you to say! Thank you VERY much, indeed!!! Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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Suncleaver Member
since 2009-01-18
Posts 481Stafford England |
I really enjoyed this poem, Linda. However it did take forever for my godawful browser to load the beautiful painting. :s I've always found a certain bittersweet tang in the autumn air. It is a time for memories; sometimes joy, and sometimes grief. Being a believer the ancient gods of my homeland of Europe, my favourite season of all is winter. The time of Skadi the Huntress, her wolves, and the song of arrows. I'm a keen archer. :p And all the roads that I've been strolling down... now I've found they all seem to be marooned. So profoundly doomed. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Luke le Duke ~ Uploading must be a very frustrating experience when your Browser has lead feet, so to speak! ~ But I'm glad you persisted and were finally able to load that gorgeous fall painting by Tan Chun. It's breath-taking. Yes, there are some bittersweet aspects to fall. For me it is the farewell to summer ~ not the dislike of an adventing winter. Winter is especially beautiful, here in Canada. I used to be a bit of an archer myself, many moons ago! I love the 'thwang' when the arrow is released! Linda |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Very much enjoyed Linda, lovely words to describe a wonderful season, thank you so much for sharing here my friend. Rick |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Oh my, lovely tribute to a lovely season, and my fav as well! In going through the comments I found Allyson's dog. I am a major dog person and of course, it stopped me in my tracks amongst the comments. It would seems that all of you wonderful poets are fine, giving and loving people. I enjoy this site very much Jan |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
very nice  |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
I could lay in a hammock in the fall breeze and listen to your words lovely, lovely.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rick ~ The fall months invigorate me and I find I get several projects completed at that time that I may have neglected during the lazy, hazy 'dayz' of summer. Are you heading into spring Down Under? That's my other favourite time of the year! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jan ~ Gromet looked so regal in that photo. She had kind, wise eyes. I was pleased that Alison posted a pic of her for me. Some people say that diamonds are a girl's best friend. Some say that a dog is a man's best friend. Well, then, I must be a man! Thanks for stopping by, Jan! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
vandana ~ Hello, my East Indian friend! It was "very nice" to hear from you today! I hope your sweet heart is mending. Love 'n a hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Brown-eyed Beauty ~ Shellie, howsabouts you and I swinging in hammocks side by side, and enjoying the soothing, refreshing, autumn breeze in companionable silence? Love you! Linda Lou |
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