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An Autumn Oldie
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An Autumn Oldie |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle 
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Earlier the sun sinks below the horizon leaving its soft glow of orange-whipped clouds dotting the beautiful expanse of blue. Earlier deep black of sky shines bright with brilliant stars winking their peaceful goodnights as north winds enter on cue. Barren-armed elms, swaying in the breeze, tuck close their limbs and branches of the mighty oak curl brittle their leaves before unattaching in gentle dive to ground in stately mounds; preparing for next year's new garment of green-budded sleeves. Scurrying to and fro are the busy, bush-tailed squirrels comically frantic in their search for feasts of walnut and acorn. Geese form their magnificent Vees in familiar flocking to warmth as the gentle dove builds furred nesting in the dew-licked chill of morn. A quietness lies o'er the browning meadow like a comfortable quilt, preparing for long slumber as the first flurry of snowflakes fall. Resting in peaceful interlude are the waters gently streaming below fine sheen of icy shield, patient for its warming call. When you think you have heard it all, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Chanson Maybe an oldie but a goodie. Enjoyed the read |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
now who could better that....not me beautifully done..don't we have lovely Autumns..and don't you just about now wish it were here  have a good day hugss M |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Very nice, Toss another feather boa on and keep the chill down, “below fine sheen of icy shield,” won’t be long, before sky white covers the ground. Gloom |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Seymour-- So pleased you enjoyed. Thank you. *s M-- Yes, this heat is definitely not for this bird. haaa Hugs *s Prof-- A feather boa and two sweaters and a down coat. Our seasons do know how to do the extreme. Thanks for reading. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
as time winds itself losing interest by Fall there are breathing moments for peace and slower life Doreen, how is the Petite bird of Penn? well structured, beautifully metaphoric leaves a reader, comforted and euphoric jeff [This message has been edited by ShadowRider (08-19-2002 09:21 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Dorene, this is so lovely, I love the autumn so much and your wonderful words glow with the beautiful passionate colors of it! (big hugggssssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Dorene, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Hello Jeff-- This bird of Penn is anxious for the cooooooolness and color of Autumn. Thank you, not only for responding but, for a lovely poetic one in spiraling leaf shape form. You are a clever one! *s Noah-- big hugs returned fondly and thank YOU for your enthusiasm! *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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