Open Poetry #36 |
Leaves Of Autumn |
Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Leaves Of Autumn By Paul Wilson Words spoken on winds of tomorrow touch leaves of Sycamore falling to ground No headstone marks your resting place telltale signs of you nowhere to be found Smell of sweet Lilac floating on air tells me you were here beside me again Gone are those days of laughter we shared like leaves of Autumn blowing in the wind Your being surrounds me in its warmth of love and memories shared thru the years I feel your presence in the trees the mountains and the cool chill of night that embrace my tears Tears of loneliness and happiness shed are the life blood of my empty soul The beginning and end of unbroken circle all that remains of our love I now hold Thaw of mountain stream carries your ashes back to me from where I set you free that Autumn day My heart is still stained from tears I cried since you passed away…but I’m okay Another year of loneliness has come and gone as leaves of Autumn began their decent again Tomorrow I’ll walk path of memories touching leaves of Autumn blowing in the wind ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (12-24-2005 06:55 AM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul~ I've been raking some of these memoried leaves myself ... this is so tenderly beautiful as to caress my cheek with a tear~ I don't mind the tears when they fall for remembering someone I loved ... thank you for this~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Paul, you have expressed a great amount of feelings for someone very dear to you.. Our losses are often painful, this is no exception. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Paul, Your poem makes me smile that such love remains forever. It is quite beautifully expressed. miscellanea |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Paullie? You hold such a special place in my heart. You enjoy the holiday with your family (I hope) This poem is one of your finest, as it shows your gentle loving heart. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marge...Thank you for your tender words. Tears of remembrance are good tears...Paul Barry...Thank you dear friend for your kind words. Linda...Your beautiful reply has touched me deeply. Thank you for being such a sweet lady...Paul miscellanea...Thank you for taking time to read and for your lovely reply, I really appreciate it...Paul Serenity...I hope that special place in your heart I hold doesn't cause you heartburn LOL. Just kidding. Tucked away in a special place in my heart is fond caring memories of you as well dear lady. Your sweet reply leaves a smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart. Be safe and have a great holiday season...Paul Check your e mail.... ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Paul? On many levels... this is a song... and a tribute... and a gift... thank you. Sunshine |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sunshine...Thank you so very much for your beautiful reply. A song A tribute A gift Those are some mighty inspiring words. Glad you liked this enough to read & reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Man, this is elegantly expressed.....Tender and open hearted....LOve it! Eric |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
ethome...Glad you think so. I really appreciate you taking time to read and for your gracious reply. Thank you...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
oh, this hurt. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Susan...Just some of those deep thoughts I have at times. Thank you for the hugs and for reading...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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teedles New Member
since 2005-12-28
Posts 7VA, USA |
This one makes me sad and comforts me also.. Oh...I just love it! |
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bgj Member
since 2005-11-09
Posts 128Ga. USA |
"Thaw of mountain stream carries your ashes back to me from where I set you free that Autumn day My heart is still stained from tears I cried since you passed away…but I’m okay" Beautiful words of Love, Sorrow and Continuance. Wonderful poem. God bless, bgj |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul....I'm so glad that you are able to feel the presence of your loved one still...I know I do. Your poem warmed my heart! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
teedles...So glad you can find comfort from these words. I am pleased to have shared it with you. Thanks so much for reading and for taking time to reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
bgj...Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate them very much. Glad you liked this...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie...Somehow I knew this poem would be warmly accepted by you. I was thinking about you and Michelle a little while writing it. I havn't suffered this type of loss myself but just dwell on the day I might, perhaps to much. Thank you so much for your tender words and for being one of the great poets that inspire me here at Passions...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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