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ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
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0 posted 2006-10-23 08:45 PM



Tears In The Smile Of Eyes

October brought me maple leaves of fire
Golden Aspen and orange Oak transpire
Hushed, the grass has ceased its struggling ways
While lake effects lay low now on most days

I’d written every color scheme the seasons through
And sent as many painted lilac notes to you
Then finally to be more like the autumn grass
I ceased my own struggling ways as summer past

In stipulation made the damp of forest floor
Question every reason there was never more
The sun in its devotion peered between the trees
To listen in on sanctuary whispers made upon my knees

Misunderstandings happen at the tree lined edge
The maple cannot be a fern, nor from it’s rock to fledge
Requests that you would silence back what made me cry
But what I didn’t say, was left to know the reasons why

October brought me maple leaves of fire
The letting go of hands, relenting earth to sire
Each resident and tender fall of timeless fate
For happy tears stand by and listen while I wait

Copyright Kkh 10/23/06

© Copyright 2006 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
seraphin
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since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004
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1 posted 2006-10-23 09:09 PM


Kathleen,

This is beyond wonderful. There is nothing more to add.

Sandra

passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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displaced
2 posted 2006-10-23 10:13 PM


outstanding!
The Lady
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634
The Southwest
3 posted 2006-10-24 12:42 PM



yes TD
it's perfect!

and I really love this

"Requests that you would silence back what made me cry"

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