Open Poetry #17 |
Wings of Fall |
Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
The drifting down of autumn’s leaves Petals of time of spiraling grieves Which was green and full in the sun Now dry and brittle, its course has run Only left to drift on the wind But then again, its journey will begin For as it lays on ground below Covered with rain and then the snow It slowly returns to where it came And becomes one of the whole, once again From mulch to dirt to nurturing a seed Feeding the shoot, tending a need The winter is over and soft winds blow The ground does stir of the sleeping below A tender spike comes from the ground Stretching in the air as it moves around A tiny green comes from a limb With the greenness of leaf, kissing suns rim And in the years, the tree grows tall And every autumn the leaves do fall What seems simple is really complex For all life follows a pattern into the next As the leaves of autumn begin falling so free Are they leaves or angel wings, that we see? |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
They're all that and more... they're memories of precious times gone by; they're inspirations of fireplaces, scarves, and walks; they're stimulations of aesthetic appreciations; they're reminders of the best times yet to be had... Autumn is my favorite season, and your poem has rustled up some impressions. Nice work, Logan. -MVS "If you don't ask: you don't get." -Steve Miller |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
I have to agree with Mark........everything is more than what it seems to be, and only will we know by taking a much closer look! That goes for people too, and this person fully enjoyed this reading! The road goes on forever, the stories never end, and people are the same the world over! |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Thanks, Mark, my friend,it seems to me, you have a poem yourself in that reply. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment, I always appreciate it..gentle smile Ahh, Sunnyone, gentle smile, thank you for your words and being here, and yes, I believe that all things are more than they seem. I see this every day |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Logan~ YOU are doing some FANTASTIC writing~ How lovely this piece comes to rest in my mind~ Thank you for sharing the gentleness of you~ *little smiles of raptured delight* *Hugs* ~*LittleGoose*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I think Mark said it best, and yes, he indeed has a poem in there...I hope he comes back to see your comment, and be so inspired... and to agree with Marge as well, some fine words from you... but then, as always, some days are just a little finer than others... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
and I also have to agree with Mark. The wisdom of your years shine in this beautiful verse Logan, thank you so much for sharing that wisdom with us. Hugs. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Awww, Marge, you make me shuffle my toe in the dirt with your kind words. Thank you, gentle guardian with warm hugs...very gentle smile. Now, Sis, what was it you always told me? Even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while? and yes, I say again, Mark could make a wonderful poem from such kind words..Thank you for being here, Sissie...very gentle smile Ahh, Thank you, Gentle Spirit, you are most kind and a hug and a very gentle smile back to you too |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
It slowly returns to where it came And becomes one of the whole, once again =================================== What seems simple is really complex For all life follows a pattern into the next =================================== sweet keeper...these acorns of wisdom from you are made even more enlightening when wrapped up in your rhyme divine... very very cool poem oh wise OAK poet You're the hidden cost and the thing that's lost in everything I do. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
You have woven a vision of great beauty. Your words touch the heart deeply. *sigh* I love it. Magnificent. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Autumn is my favorite time of the year...and hopefully it will be the favorite portion of this life too. Miss you, M'Lo....hugs and thanks for the beauty! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Oh how I loved this one, Logan. Autumn is my favorite. All writing comes by the grace of God. -Ralph Waldo Emerson [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 11-15-2001).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Logan, this is superb writing. Spring and Fall are my favourite times of year. I love the last 2 lines in this - what a wonderful thought! Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent words, logan...a fine example of the cycles of life and how Nature replenishes itself. Mother is quite a gal! |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Sweet Logan! Your work is just as wonderful as always. I'm always out here reading, Sweet One. Remember that. What a great question you ask in the end of this one. I like to think perhaps..angel wings. Sometimes the heart needs the solace of solitude and silence. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Logan--the circle of life...so wondrous to think on...and you have written it perfectly. Hugs! |
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