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October Whisperlings
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October Whisperlings |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* October Whisperlings *~ October is my favorite month, the month that I adore, All around is dying, to again be born once more. She dances in fall colors, splashing it everywhere, as graceful as a butterfly, leaves floating in the air.  As I walk her whisperlings make promises to my soul. Her leaves dance in a sky of fire, as clouds turn to gold. She pirouettes as she dances by changing this fall season. In all her beauty, I see my life has taken on more reason. Like a child I kick the leaves piled up so very high, as an orb of fire sinks far too fast in an autumn sky. I inhale her intoxicating perfume in the October air, and detect a mix of cedar and pine that is mingled there. I sat and stared at her beautiful leaves for so very long, before I knew it I had written her this simple song. Was there ever such beauty in death such as this? As when October whisperlings blows its farewell kiss? Art: Linda Bergkvist's "Autumn Whisperlings" |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You've coined a new  y'know?Whisperlings...what a glow! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Actually was my favorite artist did - her art is fabulous and that piece is called of course "Autumn Whisperlings", so I "borrowed part of it to write about, so the credit is indeed all hers  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I like the art, too *blush*. I think I'll go appreciate it once more *more blushes*. A great poem, too, Sharon. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I know a fine poem and a fine piece of art when I see them---and I just saw fine examples of both! EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-25-2002 04:21 PM).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Mysteria..this is beautiful |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Mysteria, this is absolutely beautiful. It really does sound like a song. So pretty. thanks for sharing. Love To All, Ethel |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well thank you Fall lovers! As for you Mike, I have no words  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So very beautiful. *S* Great work!!! |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Beautifully written, and the imagery is lovely too! Deb |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Suthern ~ Thank you and did you see? No smart donkey remarks from the Toe LOL Glad you enjoyed - that is a marvelous piece she painted.Blooming Rose ~ Oh too long, glad to see you and thank you. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Ah beauty found in the slow death of autumn. At least we are assured of a rebirth there. Enjoyed |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sharron, Absolutely lovely. I love the lines where the leaves are personified. It somehow draws the reade in THis is Fantastico~~ Liz |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I love the comparisons you've drawn between "death", and being "born again", Sharon. This is a wonderful concept, and you captured it as beautifully in your words, as the artist did with her brush. Very much enjoyed! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very beautiful Sharon. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Sharon, this is sooooooo breathtakingly beautiful, sweet friend, I love October so much and I love faeries too, yay!!! (kiss on cheek) Your wonderful words paint fire across all of nature in harvest, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am really glad you liked this one, as I didn't want to mess it up to go with her art you know Isn't it the truth though - the death of Autumn brings forth the most beautiful buds of Spring (my second favorite season). Again, thank you muches. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sharon, I don't know which is more beautiful, the picture or your words. Just stunning. Hey, when are you coming to visit Nan and me? Hugs, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yeah - What Marti said.. and the rest too... You've personified fall at its best here, my friend. My leaves are just changing now - I wish they could stay those colors all year...  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well Marti and Nan I am coming down when the "white sales" are on after the holidays LOL  I love you and all that, but I kind of like dual purpose holidays, "spend and friend" as it were Glad you like my wee poem though. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
As I walk her whisperlings make promises to my soul. Her leaves dance in a sky of fire, as clouds turn to gold. She pirouettes as she dances by changing this fall season. In all her beauty, I see my life has taken on more reason. ================================= Im here... the moth is always late... The email you sent me had a couple typos.... my moth mind recalls something about "dumb"??? Must be a Canadian term for lovely poetry that Im not familiar with. That wonderful verse alone did all the justice needed for that beautiful picture. You need to learn to see your poetry thru the eyes of the moths and butterflies Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
The moth may be late... but the chipmunk is even later.... I want to congratulate you, Sharon... on an absolutely sterling piece... October is my favorite month also... I wish the trees would always stay this lovely color and the temperatures would always be this perfect... and of course... there would be lots of acorns around to stuff in my cheek pouches...  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sharon, I didn't realize October looked that good! I may have to rethink fall. And this is a very inspiring write of death as well. Something which I don't have to rethink. Wonderful.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Janet Marie it is SO good to see you here, and thank you always for your never-ending encouragement (I luvs ya girl!) Lyra ~ So good to see you in the forums again for a bit, as we missed you but hope you are taking care of you. Thank you dear lady. Larry ~ Even in death of life there is renewal, as the memories take hold like roots, and the love grows from them like a tree. Every day our thoughts become the leaves that get scattered any time of the year (now there is inspiration for a poem for you). |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sharon~ Yet another lovely write from your pen. You've painted quite a picture with your words. Thanks for 'showing' me the beauty of autumn. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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