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Michigan in Fall (An Ode to Leaves)
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Michigan in Fall (An Ode to Leaves) |
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Rodney Belcher Member
since 2000-06-06
Posts 227Taylor, Michigan |
Crumbling leaves underfoot, foretell my approach Their orange, yellow, and red once screamed from the trees Before settling to earth as a multi-colored blanket These leaves, which escort spring in as buds, Provide life blood for the their tree in summer Finish their life cycle and usher in fall Smelling their demise in the air, They serve us as backdrop to Thanksgiving, Bonfires on a cool October night, Hayrides and raked leaf piles First a tree and then us Their life is to serve Warm rays of sun, but a chill wind blows Too hot for a jacket, but too cold without Leaves flutter to the ground as the sun slowly drops Sky, orange, etches these last few precious days in my memory I savor these shortening days fore winter approaches And brings yet another life cycle to end Love one another-let God do the worrying, Rodney [This message has been edited by Rodney Belcher (edited 10-26-2001).] |
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Amused Cupid Junior Member
since 2001-10-24
Posts 40 |
Great poem about a season I most don't enjoy to it's fullest, fearing that the chill of winter is ready to open the door. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful season shining with glorious colors and love! (big hugggssssss) I love it, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, dearest Rodney, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Rodney Belcher Member
since 2000-06-06
Posts 227Taylor, Michigan |
thats funny...my reason for loving fall is to get a few last stolen nice days before big, bad winter comes in...spring is more of a tease...nice one day then snow the next...I like the optimism of a last NICE day instead of the excuse of "well summer will be here soon" to answer a snowy day...but, thats just me!  thanks for the glowing praise Noah...it is appreciated...Lets Love one another-let God do the worrying, |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
funny Rodney, I've always seen Fall as the prelude to a glowing, white Winter. . . but, then again, I like the snow. . . well done here, I love all the images. . . goes perfectly with what I'm looking at right now. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Rodney; I love the colors of fall, but it always ushers in the cold of winter. Winter has its' beauty as well. But, winter with all the cold and snow has long since caused me to simply long for the warmth of spring and summer. I guess it is not too difficult to see I am not a winter person. When I read your poem, it reminded me of the chill that I will face when I go out this evening. I will wear a coat here though. :-) Wanda |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
as the leaves skip and tumble see the last flit of the bumble smell the last of chocolate air before fall winds strip limbs bare you've painted me a lovely scene 'twill carry me through winter's dreams... |
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janmew Member
since 2001-10-27
Posts 134Canada |
I love the picture this allows me to see in my mind's eye. Beautiful imagery. Poetry is an expression of feelings. I do not write poems, but rather, the poems use me to write themselves. |
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