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A Hint of Fall, with addendum
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A Hint of Fall, with addendum |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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A Hint of Fall The cool snuck up in behind a passing front, having gone through earlier morn, thundering its intent, noisily spitting rain then torrents come waves, but now, gently, the day having passed by as well, coolness brushing warm cheeks in promise, having lacked scorching burn, the scent of petunias peak memories, junipers fragrance the dog’s walk, a feel of coming crunching leaves to beware crickets and still, I wait for summer peaches to evolve, to taste sun’s kiss once more before the first of fall and there, in scorched Bermuda grass it stood, looking for all in its time a piece of thin iron, I plucked it up, to find last year’s remnant of a leaf, lace tattered, not yet a skeleton for it had withered and dried, mummified itself on it’s own carcass of stem, iron brown but retaining shape if, if I were to put forefinger to thumb with the desiccated remains between to feel the pressure of warm and blood and skin, it would surely crumble and yet…yet it withstood sun, wind, rain and temperatures for its own season then one more, still intact, still …around… and I am caught up in its labyrinth of time, this ageless moment of capture that, if simply placed in a spot of memory, it would continue in its form of weathered beauty, an aide memoire as even the most fragile of God’s gifts have value, that a greater Hand allowed me to pick this leaf up for a reason, to perhaps gild its edges in gold, a cue to my soul that I attempt to age as gracefully as this leaf… the first of my Fall is coming I shall not wait for it but run to it, blessing its welcome in my spring’s memory ~*~ I kept that leaf, tinged its edges with a bit of gold, and encased it in a small glass box...so that I can see it, holding its own, through all seasons... Perhaps, over time, it will disintegrate even more...but it has held steady, for a couple of years now. I keep it to remind me of this poem, and of the poets I hold so dear...and the reasons why grace requires lace...  [This message has been edited by Sunshine (09-17-2004 07:00 PM).] |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
the first of my Fall is coming I shall not wait for it but run to it, blessing its welcome in my spring’s memory amazing, just amazing...you and the leaf and how you so describe every single speck of miracle dripping from your fingers...Sunshine you are a wonder...magnificent writing here, and one of my favorites of yours...though all are through you, by a master's hand. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I forgot, could you possible take a pic of that leaf and post it? would love to see it and betcha so would everyone else? |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine Your sensitivity has reach a peak And your beaker is filled to the beak Excellent.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"the first of my Fall is coming I shall not wait for it but run to it, blessing its welcome in my spring’s memory" Where's the hanky alert? It's one of those melancholy pre autumn days.. Lovely this...lovely you. Hugs~Hip-Sis ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea I think our thoughts were similar in poetry today...I wish I had found a leaf like that, but you brought it to me so clearly with this poem, that I didn't need to. Thank you!  |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
beautiful, beautiful....one of the most soothing fall poems I have read, fall...to me is sad...and now will be forever even more so....but you brought out the beauty in it  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
WOW! Karilea, I hardly know what to say. This is just unbelievable and I shall save it and read it all winter as I wait for spring. Hugs and smiles, Marti When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
P.S. Ooops, I forgot to save it here; although I have printed it out and put it in my book of 'special' poems. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
In so many poems you write, your connection to the passing of time in nature and to cross-generational links is unmatched. Well done. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea I've returned to see the leaf...it is beautiful, but you know what? Your poem is more so...really!  |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
the first of my Fall is coming I shall not wait for it but run to it, blessing its welcome in my spring’s memory such acceptance with grace. thanks for sharing! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Karilea I have read this several times, and enjoyed it each...now it is time to bump it back up.. What I see here is both physical and metaphysical....the capturing of time passed, by saving its produced structure in a box.. Yet you know that it will crumble someday...It is like an emotional memory...that does not crumble but is put away in a corner of the brain to resurface, sometimes at the most unusual times, yet it always remains...Remember physical things (matter) can be changed or altered but cannot ever be completly destroyed, just like a memory, be it bad or good... These are the thoughts that reading this poem gave me... enjoyed ----------ice/ford ><> Come read to me some poem, |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Fantastic write, dear Karilea. And so deeply resonating .... Thank you for posting the picture, you really have established a very particular connection to that leaf. Love, Margherita |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Exquisitely done, Karilea! |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
And best of all... that it is seen as the beauty that it is. So much meaning to behold in your write Sunshine. TD |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Now that you've downloaded the picture, and by the way, thank you so very much for doing so...want to bump this back up so everyone gets a look at this amazing leaf, is it any wonder it inspired such tremendous words...thanks a bunch dear lady, for sharing. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
This is an absolutely amazing poem...fall is indeed my favorite season and you've portrayed its beauty to a tee here. I think from time to time we are all those leaves that must withstand the passing of time, oh to hold up so gracefully |
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Daniel Storm Member
since 2004-09-08
Posts 91New York |
This gives hope and renewal and the picture tops it off magnificently. Nice poem all the way through. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
very nice |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I am so unbelievably moved by your words, that I can barely key a reply! Karilea, YOU are poetry!  Your saving of that leaf and giving it a home in a glass box, speaks volumes of what a truly gentle and sensitive soul you have. Love & Sunlight, Linda |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie....I needed to see this specail poem again today...thank you! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
ah, the freshness and lovelyness of fall ARCTIC WIND |
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