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Open Poetry #48

Falling Leaves

MICHELMAS
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since 2012-02-15

Posts 305
Lancashire England

0 posted 2013-09-19 05:54 AM

FALLING LEAVES

So soon the leaves begin to fall, orange and red their hues
And I think back, when I was young, in piles of leaves to run
Much older now, and wiser too, but kicking leaves I choose
And echoes of a laughing child, those Autumn days of fun

Then years to pass, and walking then, young lovers hand in hand
We scooped the leaves, at each to throw, in love without a care
I kissed her by the Church Lichgate, no commitment or demand
And passing there in later years, at falling leaves I stare

And Rooks above the Churchyard call, and bells to toll the time
A shadow by an ancient yew, dead petals on the ground
So silent here this resting place, and crosses all in line
My gravest fear, now you're not here, and mist descends around

As Autumn comes, the birds to fly, away from colder days
And by the fire, I watch the flames, and see you there my dear
The warmth of you, within my heart, how gentle were your ways
And every leaf I stand to count, each one a falling tear.

poetically ghetto
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since 2004-01-20

Posts 100

1 posted 2013-09-20 03:33 AM

such a smooth creation which left me feeling calm and thoughtful wonderful job

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

2 posted 2013-09-20 04:15 AM

This has me watching in tears, Michael.

Owl

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

3 posted 2013-09-20 10:47 AM

Ah . . . the heart bleeds my friend, I can relate.

Well done.

j.

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