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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

0 posted 2014-12-06 12:21 PM

*
Motionless from behind a window
I watched a golden leaf in its battle
between clinging to its mother tree
and longing for its final solo dance.
Captivated by its dialogue with fate
I moved closer with my heart
silently whispering words of love.

I felt the urgency of the breeze
whose invitation to let go increased
the rhythm of the trembling leaf.
It sweetly rocked within my eyes
and touched my core with its song.
A song of gratitude for life
a song of sorrow and of joy
a song of final good bye,
accompanied by a background sound
similar to a bee hive hum
just before it moves on
into freedom.

Suddenly the breeze paused
we both catched our breath
and savored the moment of peace.
Let's cling a little while longer then
to show the world our outfit of pure gold!
But the breeze was quickly back
with its gentle nudging to let go ...
Let's be brave now and take a leap
into the open arms of tomorrow
wherever that will be.

The final notes of the leaf
kept me in reverent silence,
I knew I was meant to listen:
“Stay with me oh stay with me
while I dance my last dance on this plane
as I move on in joy into freedom”.
The infinite grace of the leaf's last dance
left me in awe and mesmerized
as a silent tear fell from my eyes.

I have witnessed life
and its transition into the light.

*

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2014-12-06 01:36 PM

Absolutely the very best poem I have ever read concerning the yearly falling of the leaves in the fall, Margherita. You were as one with the leaf. You lent the tenacious leaf all of your emotions, feeling what you felt the leaf could very well be feeling. When the end finally came it was your heart you sent to it along with that one silent tear. Amazing poetry!

If they give you ruled paper write sideways.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2014-12-06 01:52 PM

Thank you, dear Jerry, for your wonderful, uplifting and generous comment on this poem. It really happened as you said, I stood there for a long time and observed the scene feeling a very strong connection with the leaf. Today I finally put it into words. And I am happy you liked it!

Margherita

EmmaRose
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since 2011-03-02

Posts 1376
Midwest

3 posted 2014-12-06 03:18 PM

and isn't it wonderful to know someday it will return
your tribute to this moment is golden as the little leaf that brought you to awareness of its journey as it is your journey as well

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

4 posted 2014-12-06 04:09 PM

now THIS is a good a writing ever gets ! ... such words are likely the only
lasting source of true 'magic' in this world ... here, you have certainly
'painted' the world in bright-delicious colors with a 'word-brush' of light.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2014-12-06 07:43 PM

Thank you so much, dear EmmaRose for your kind appreciation. Yes, there is so much comfort in watching the rebirth in Spring! And there is deep emotion linked to these moments of transformation ...

Dear Bruce, it is such a pleasure to receive your most loving and poetic comment on this poem. Thank you dearly!

Love,
Margherita

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

6 posted 2014-12-06 11:18 PM

Truly inspiring, Margherita, You've outdone yourself.
Ida

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

7 posted 2014-12-07 08:04 AM

Dear Ida, thank you so much for your generous comment. You make me blush and you encourage me with your words.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

flash
Member

since 2010-11-28

Posts 213
miami beach, florida

8 posted 2014-12-11 07:02 PM

Poignant and inspiring--as you witness it's flight! Reminds me of a tanka I wrote on a similar theme but
with a different ending for the leaf:

a maple leaf
lands on my shoulder. . .
every autumn
its color still vibrant
inside my favorite book

Al

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

9 posted 2014-12-11 08:06 PM

Bless your very special heart! You were able to "go there" with the leaf. Then you blessed us all when you took us there with your words. Thank you so much!

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

10 posted 2014-12-11 08:08 PM

I am sorry this passed by me.It is heavenly and delicious. You are a terrific writer and should have been published years ago. love to you, Jo

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2014-12-11 08:45 PM

Margherita….I'm sure that you were able to witness and understand this transformation because you look in such a lovely, spirit centered way at all around you. Thanks for this.

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

12 posted 2014-12-12 08:19 AM

i love very much, Margherita, the communion with nature and the lesson of live that results, this poem is a kinf of dancewith the universe that reveals the necesity of being sensitive, every word Worth it,

thanks

yann

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

13 posted 2014-12-12 01:25 PM

Dear Al, thank you so much for your kind appreciation. Your own inspiring verse moved me to the edge of tears. A lasting memory of beauty! Good to see you back!

Dear Lori, thank you from my heart for your most loving comment. You are special too.

You make me blush, dear Martyjo, with your generous comment. I am so glad you enjoyed this. Thank you from my heart. I don't know if I will ever be able to publish a book, but I am happy that the source of inspiration is still there.

It's great to see you back, dear Martie, and I thank you for your kind comment. Yes, this way of merging feels really good.

"A dance with Universe" ... I enjoyed your loving comment very much, dear Yann. Glad you liked this. Thank you so much!

Love and light.
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

14 posted 2014-12-12 03:39 PM

Beautiful, my friend, and there is nothing I can add to all the words before my own - they've expressed it all ...

Very much enjoyed.

j.

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

15 posted 2014-12-12 05:51 PM

You have such a beautiful mind...the cycle of life is so simply put and so eloquently rendered through your minds eye and gentle heart.

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

16 posted 2014-12-13 12:44 PM

excellent poem!
very appropriate picture.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

17 posted 2014-12-13 04:47 PM

Dear Jimmy, dear Lori and dear Eric, thank you from my heart for your most loving comments. I am blessed by your visits.

Love,
Margherita

Redstart
Senior Member

since 2014-05-16

Posts 535

18 posted 2014-12-13 08:44 PM

That clinging on to life is futile. Believe in life's spring, or eternal decay. Forward with the the fruit of the loins, or finished. You delivered this with such ease. It was simply beautiful.

Gale
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since 2013-06-10

Posts 578
Russia

19 posted 2014-12-14 06:10 AM

A very beautiful poem and picture, Margherita!
Much enjoyed them!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

20 posted 2014-12-14 09:36 AM

Thank you so much dear Poet friends, Redstart and Gale, for your kind appreciation!

Have a beautiful Sunday.
Love,
Margherita

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

21 posted 2014-12-20 07:11 PM

Beautifully penned and saturated with focused emotion......A deep trip well worth the read.
Nice ending.....
"I have witnessed life
and its transition into the light."

left you a little message on my post because I appreciate your comments very much.

true love never looks after it's own interests

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

22 posted 2014-12-21 10:54 AM

Thank you again, dear Eric, for enjoying this.

I highly appreciate what you added to your poem "Next to you" and commented on it.

Margherita

s1nfully_1nn0c3nt
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since 2003-10-26

Posts 1105
Watertown, NY

23 posted 2014-12-21 09:47 PM

The pure gold outfit of the leaf most definitely reflects the color of your heart Margherita. I love this so much. Enjoyed.

-Trina
...because the most powerful words in your life are "I might be wrong"...

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

24 posted 2014-12-22 12:15 PM

Wonderful write, Margherita! Thank you!

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

25 posted 2014-12-22 10:50 AM

Margherita...you have truly shown us the gift of "the golden years"...

Beautiful!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

26 posted 2014-12-22 03:52 PM

Thank you so much, dear Trina, for your heartwarming comment.

Dear Helen, thank you for coming in here and leaving such a generous comment.

Dear Karilea, it's so great to see you back here. I much enjoyed your most loving comment.

Sweet Ladies, sending you all love and hugs.

Margherita

[This message has been edited by Margherita (12-22-2014 04:42 PM).]

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