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Becoming Autumn
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Becoming Autumn |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Becoming Autumn I can smell autumn in wetness of dawn In shuffles of leaves on the road and the lawn I inhaled aromas of earth and of bark As soon as the sun had intruded the dark I can see colors in dawn’s subtle light Like finger paint dabbles on paper of white Collages and clusters run random and wild That could only be rendered by hands of a child I can feel bite of the chilly new winds Lifting me up through the black barren limbs I am a leaf swirling round above trees I am a wren flapping into the breeze I am the flutter of gathering wing Marking a voyage from autumn to spring I’ve become autumn for I have just lived Some small grains of moments that nature has sieved My lungs filled with briskness, my eyes filled with hues Of dabbling fingers and thoughts of a muse My heart beats with sounds of the wings taking flight The moment the earth spun away from the night My spirit soars round like a circling hawk Oh, the treasures I’ve won from a short morning walk! Elizabeth Santos 10/26/02 |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your dabbling fingers have painted my morning picture, Lady Santos, so now? I start my day with a smile! |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you for the beauiful poetry this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks. Love to All, Ethel |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah and a beautiful autumn morning it is Elizabeth. You have painted aumumn well. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
My goodness~when I grow up I want to write just one sonnet - just one - and would that it could even paint half the picture this one did. Awesome dude. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
As beautiful as your Poconos in that Autumn. Well done Liz.  J |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
and thanks so much for sharing your treasures with us...lovely images, impeccable flow invigorating Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay!!! And you always eye the gorgeous beauty of the seasons like a hawk, sweet friend, this is breathtaking and pleasant, I too could almost see much of the Apalachian Mountains reading this, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, 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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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
I like the idea of someone becoming autumn. Your poem is a road mark I cherish. Thank you. etoodog |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
A walk in the brisk, autumn air can really open our hearts, minds, and eyes to the beauty that surrounds us. This is very nice - enjoyed!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
You've captured it perfectly, Liz... I bet its beautiful in Pennsylvania right now ~ autumnal hugsLyra |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lovely. I'm reminded to stop and enjoy autumn myself. Thanks for this! Cor |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Beautiful Liz! |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
This was a delight. I'm looking out my window as I reply and smiling from the words you've written. SG |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Great imagery and an appreciation of the free beauty around us. |
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