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Falling Leaves

When leaves do whisper
say goodbye to all at fall
once of life mutates
the cycle of death begins
to waltz within heartless breath.

© Harry J Horsman 2013

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Charmaine Chircop Date: 11/12/2013 7:53:00 AM The cycle of death and last heartbeat..last breath..After fall..Yes I can feel Winter ..I can feel it so well Harry..but What about holding on to a New Spring and another summer?Tnks for sharing your thoughts Harry.I do love readinf your poems..I just wish I had more free time. Login to Reply

Carl Fraser Date: 11/10/2013 5:37:00 PM They say when one life dies another is born, you have depicted the seasons in like manner. Nicely done Harry,Carl Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/9/2013 9:18:00 AM You made death beautiful. Login to Reply

Ken Carroll Date: 11/5/2013 5:04:00 PM Hi Harry, Wonderful autumn write..Well expressed my friend.. Ken Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/4/2013 4:23:00 PM Expressing what happens in the fall with a sad tone to the event.Exceptional work that you have penned...I have noticed your work today and thank you for reviewing mine..Sara Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/4/2013 8:49:00 AM smitten b y the life stages of a season.. what a joy to read you, harry, as always...:) huggs Login to Reply

Shadow Hamilton Date: 11/4/2013 7:28:00 AM A reminder that all ends Harry excellent pen Ty for your review on Men I have been ill so am far behind on answering remarks. Shadow x smile Login to Reply

Audrey Haick Date: 11/3/2013 8:00:00 PM Wonderful Tanka, Harry! It speaks to all about the never ending circle of life. A beautiful picture! Always, Annalise Login to Reply

Bl Devnath Date: 11/3/2013 10:26:00 AM Wow! it's done amazingly. Nice creation, my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Login to Reply

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/3/2013 9:13:00 AM 'to waltz within heartless breath' what a brilliant line xx Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/3/2013 9:07:00 AM The breath only stops temporarily. "Death where art thou sting?" I enjoyed your Tanka Harry. Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 11/3/2013 8:48:00 AM What a lovely images created by the apt words, harry Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/2/2013 8:13:00 PM SO glad to see you today and it looks like three tanka to read are here!!!! I want to see all three and tell you my favorite last! Login to Reply

Sandra Adams Date: 11/2/2013 7:27:00 PM oh yes...the waltz of colors is as lovely as this tanka,,,shame winter must bring a less colorful world...enjoyed this one :) Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/2/2013 6:18:00 PM - Now is the autumn colors ---- Brown, sticky and wilted leaves on the ground .... autumn dies   and the winter are expected. - Thank you for the two beautiful poem today, Harry - always a pleasure to read your work. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Ken Carroll Date: 11/2/2013 6:06:00 PM Hi Harry, Good stuff here..Thanks for the visit to my verse.. Ken Login to Reply