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Flutterwings
Member

since 2001-07-10

Posts 288
Maine

0 posted 2001-08-23 12:15 PM

A leaf  proclaims its departure,
flutters on a melody and lands in my heart.
It sings a theme of never ending change;
a silent echo of renewal, of better things to come.

Glowing in prismatic magenta,
its colorful hues warm my spirit
with promises of new beginnings
wisdom and artistic evolution.

Caught in a whirlwind, it staggers,
unsure of its destiny,  yet,
trusts nature to take its course
in the miracle of birth and death.

On spirited wings it lands on a bed
of barren ground for a peaceful rest,
until Spring announces rebirth of budding trees
and gives the leaf  a voice to serenade life.

Embalmed with a feeling of  serenity
and belief that everything has a purpose,
a meaning in our adventurous journey,
a manifestation in the cycle of life.

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Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2001-08-23 01:21 AM

Oh Maggie, do I have to tell you how your words always soothe and warm my heart? I am not sure there is anyone that calms me with poetry as you do. This was simply beautiful poetry of your soul. And for you a pretty Autumn "Flutterwings".

Martha Cowan
Member

since 2001-03-08

Posts 240
Groves, Texas

2 posted 2001-08-23 07:02 AM

Oh, Maggie....
What an absolutely heart embracing and soul-melting presentation this was, Sweet Lady!
"Beautiful and Serene" have certainly been redefined in this...thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us ~ your poetry always leaves me completely spellbound.
Hugs and smiles to you, always, Martha
~*~dawn~*~

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

3 posted 2001-08-23 09:53 AM

this is absolutely lovely
the imagery is wonderfully done and the serenity of the message is pure poetry
very well done Flutterwings...
you've done your name proud and just with this write.
a keeper for sure, TY

jm

Feels like Im dancin with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me thy light

Flutterwings
Member

since 2001-07-10

Posts 288
Maine

4 posted 2001-08-23 11:07 AM

Sharon, Dawn, and Janet Marie, I want to thank you for the kind and inspiring comments. Fall is soon coming and as lovely and poetic as it may be.... it announces the chilly breath of winter. But, that is all in God's plan.
THanks again...

Maggie ((~.~))

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2001-08-23 11:37 AM

FlutterWings~
Very nicely fluttered~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

6 posted 2001-08-23 11:38 AM

well done. . . Autumn always makes me kind of sad. . . but then again, I guess I've never thought of it in this way. . .

wonderful. . .

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MyEnchanted_Melody
Senior Member

since 2001-05-30

Posts 1106
across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.

7 posted 2001-08-23 11:40 AM

And what a melody?!

The autumn spirit with its falling leaves has a special place in me.....and you have displayed it so wonderfully and elquently...

I loved it.....

Thank you
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"Oh...me!Oh Life!
Of the questions of these recurring..........
Of myself forever reproaching myself,
for who more foolish than I......"
~Whitman~

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