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CHILI
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since 2002-09-08

Posts 244

0 posted 2002-09-26 08:44 PM

Another summer, come and gone
The frosty nip of the early morn
Warns us of old man Winter's walk alone
At his approach we must not scorn

We patiently await his chilling bite
To lay to rest earth's summer clothes
That age old ritual by rite
It rarely changes, this we know

Fall's choice of many colors
Brilliant red, darkest green and softest gold
Scattered through our woods
Showing off its brilliance so bold

As we prepare for winters onslaught
Our summer toys are put away
Remembering past lessons taught
So with winters rest we do not stray

As the first leaves begin to fall
We start our patient wait
Of listening for Spring's first call
It's visions of green we yet anticipate

Knowing yet another year
Will soon be coming to an end
Some of it sad, some filled with cheer
Strength from past lessons it did lend

On and on time does travel
Never slow and never fast
Until our worlds do unravel
And our lives have come to pass

Memories and monuments left
Living testimony of life's race
From shallow crevice to deepest cleft
Of challenges conquered and challenges faced

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2002-09-26 08:49 PM

Winters come and winters go, but we can't wish them away. Lovely poetry. Joyce

CHILI
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since 2002-09-08

Posts 244

2 posted 2002-09-26 08:51 PM

Joyce, thank you for the nice compliment and for taking the time to read.

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2002-09-26 09:23 PM

You write with so much beauty and wisdom...this poem is lovely. Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

CHILI
Member

since 2002-09-08

Posts 244

4 posted 2002-09-27 05:34 AM

ellie, thanks for taking the time to read and for the nice compliment.

pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

5 posted 2002-09-27 06:37 AM

this is a very satisfying read my friend. I love the analogy. Looking forward to more..

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

6 posted 2002-09-27 08:34 AM

I like your thoughts. Challenges come and go, just like the seasons. Enjoyed your poem.

Thanks,
Melton

CHILI
Member

since 2002-09-08

Posts 244

7 posted 2002-09-27 07:09 PM

pegasus111, thank you for taking the time to read. I am glad you liked it.

Melton, thank you for taking the time to read and for the nice compliment. I agree, challenges do tend to run along the same path as the seasons.

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