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A Slow Fall
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A Slow Fall |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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 A Slow Fall There are years, around here, when fall doesn’t fall… it flies by on zephyr wings and arctic breath when Summer jumps into Winter as if invited to a polar swim fest where men play like bears with little sense some years. Not always. This is a molasses kind of year, running slow, almost late, as if there were no time like the present, as if there were one more ball to attend, a special sort of ball, where one dresses in grand style, with beaus all standing around just waiting for her grand entrance she, the debutante, who arrives, in red, just because the color suits her and she glows with all of summer’s warm held within… where she will dance the night away before the clock strikes 12 before the magic subsides before the kiss of crystal ice and the beaus hold their breath with the wind’s tease of shimmy… and its icy gasp shrivels the thread of each bit of lace, allowing all to fall around her ankles, just after her last dance of summer. ~*~ Dedicated to Nancy Ness |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is a very beautiful poem Cold hands means a warm heart |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
So long as she saves the last dance for me. Tis my time of year. Enjoyed |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
gorgeous write, and pic!!! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Beautiful, my friend... jwesley |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I never thought leaves falling off a tree could be so sensually romantic...Now I do... I was ever so slightly wrong... Yeah, go ahead..put that remark in your bank of memories...along with all of those orange/red leaves.. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I attended a last dance today - one where fall was falling all about... This is a perfect tribute to this day. It's as lovely as you are, my friend... Thank you..  |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
the ending was picture perfect, Sunshine. I must tell you something: this morning, as i looked at the sun rising early, it backlit a large red bush, with a 1000 shades of blazing fire crimson that shone in the wet dew. I shoke my head at the burning bush in awe. Autumn: in all its glory JkF |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
So beautiful, Karilea. Thanks for sharing this magnificent poem with us. ~~With Love And Hugs To All~~ |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is just beautiful, Sunshine! And I love that picture. |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
mmm, I understand even though I am not a big fan of fall. I always thought is was a pointless cold, not snow or anything, trees all dying, but your fall seems more sad, like it is something I would want. Makes me wish for more fall. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I felt as though I were a spirit wisp at one with a falling leaf---enjoying the glorious view on the gentle descent to the forest floor. Oh, the majesty of fall and of your writing. Linda |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh this is so beautiful, Karilea... and its so true of this year... I keep thinking it will end, but it just keeps getting better I was so worried that because of the hot dry summer, we wouldn't have any color at all this year... but autumn has surprised us... and I am grateful because it may be my last  ~ grateful chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
on zephyr wings and arctic breath ============================ ahhh what an image that is.... seeing thing thru your eyes is always a very good thing. and how cool is that pic... beautiful write of season Kari.  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
what amazing images you paint, I had never seen fall in this light before now i think I always will Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
despite our drought, this Autumn is absolutely breathtaking and I am glad it's a slow fall *s M |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
This is beautiful, Karilea - just like you. |
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texasrose Member
since 2001-10-24
Posts 146 |
Beautiful! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
This is outstanding Karilea! You have captured the season of beauty with your style and grace that we all have come to love. Hugs! |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Beautiful images created in this write Karilea...if fall is a dance and winter an interlude...sping will sound so sweet to us.. ...believe what your heart feels... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Soooooooooo beautiful, Karilea! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea Fall, so beautifully danced! |
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Faye Junior Member
since 2002-11-04
Posts 14The world of Dreams&Memories |
I love fall. And I enjoyed the...Cinderella bit. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I want to thank everyone for coming in to share what was a beautiful, albeit overcast fall day, just this last Saturday. I appreciate that my husband did our Xmas shopping early...and my new camera works with such clarity...and that it was, indeed, a molasses kind of weekend... I know words should stand alone. As should all art, whether paintings, or photographs. But these two just went together. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Karilea~ This is absolutely gorgeous, my friend. You have such a lovely way with words. A beautiful write, dedicated to a beautiful person. I absolutely love it. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Wow, I just had to read this more than once I've got shivers from it Truely one for my library!I'm so cute! |
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