Open Poetry #10 |
the forest's quilt ... |
ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
the forest's quilt ... the crickets lasted until nearly november this year; a last chirp heard on october's twenty-seventh day. it was early evening, when the coolness strikes quick; and the gravel-gray skies begin to grow darker still. indian summer's gloried days fell again without fear; our sun's annual battle with itself never goes away. with leaves all but gone, only their memories left to stick; in my mind the colors aflame to warm my winter's grill. green's metamorphosis hinged upon a lessening of light; when the earthen couturier comes dressing the trees. a wardrobe's fantasy of nature's encore performance; yet subtlety imbues a keen interest in shading hues. hazel turned olive turned coppered maples so slight; then plum brown, burnt orange and umber let free. valleys of crimson between gold-capped oaks enhance; the forest's quilt, made fresh again for our views. M.A. Miller 10.18.00 < !signature--> My calling before me, let quill be my offering; For to be called poet, no greater gift to receive. M.A. [This message has been edited by MA Miller (edited 10-19-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Your love of nature shines brightly in every piece, M.A.---another gorgeous, reflective trek...I enjoyed this very much. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
M.A. Miller-Very lovely, descriptive piece. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Mark...this is fabulous...this line really plays in my mind...when the earthen couturier comes dressing the trees |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
A wonderful description!...and with a perfect title I think. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
thanks again to all above for reading my work ... i appreciate it greatly ... |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
A beautiful quilt it is too..enjoyed very much.. very nice writing.. A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MAMiller~ Your patchwork quilt of the forest colors lays in vivid array across the page. Thank you for presenting these lovely images. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
thank you much, Victoria and Marge ... always easy to write about one's favorite time of year |
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