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Like Fragile Leaves

Like fragile leaves are children’s souls.

Sweet innocence can never last,

and winds of spiteful words tear holes.

Like fragile leaves are children’s souls.

With joy they fall to grassy knolls,

But met with hate, they wither fast.

Like fragile leaves are children’s souls;

Sweet innocence can never last.


For the Triolet Contest of Giorgio Veneto

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/23/2013 9:12:00 PM

Would be nice if innocence lasted a life time. Nice triolet. love phyl

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/1/2013 2:54:00 PM

Andrea, , congratulations!! awesome "Triolet" ... xox~ LINDA :-)

Richard D Seal

Date: 8/29/2013 7:13:00 PM

Still catching up after my leave of absence, I see this won so congratulations once again. Shame we have to grow up, lovely write. Still nothing for you so don't bother. Take care, Richard

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/26/2013 4:03:00 PM

Congrats on your great win..Sara

Danesh Morgan

Date: 8/26/2013 4:07:00 AM

Congrats on your win. Morgan

Skat A

Date: 8/24/2013 5:45:00 PM

it is amazing... your poem...SKAT

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 8/24/2013 11:22:00 AM

Andera, this is beautiful! Congratulations on your win, I enjoyed the read~Caryl

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/23/2013 7:01:00 PM

Congratulations on a fine poem and win. Love, Joyce

Joseph May

Date: 8/23/2013 8:08:00 AM

congrats on a fine win Andrea

Jack Horne

Date: 8/16/2013 3:22:00 PM

a big winner here, my friend

Seren Roberts

Date: 8/14/2013 12:55:00 AM

Andrea this is spot on, well done....Seren

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/12/2013 10:48:00 PM

You make me want to cry, this is beautiful and sad at the same time.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/12/2013 5:17:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your creative work today..Yes, child are very fragile and should be handled with care...I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by..Your visit is always uplifting..Sara

Robert Johnson

Date: 8/12/2013 4:29:00 PM

Like Adrian, we are innocent. That's why it hurts so much. When someone cast's dispursions with such a hurtful touch. These two poems have touched the soul Andrea. May the little children always feel the touch of the fairy. Peace. :)

Donna Jones

Date: 8/12/2013 4:13:00 PM

Hey me again...wanna see a good example of reverse poems...Becca Lucas and Richard lamoreaux...if I spelled it right...the only ones I've seen so far...wow.....

Donna Jones

Date: 8/12/2013 3:44:00 PM

Spiteful words tear holes....so true...in young and old...lovely wonderful poem Andrea.....

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/12/2013 10:06:00 AM

A masterful piece. Loads of sadness & introspection here. Deep lines.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/12/2013 9:29:00 AM

comparing innocence to fragile leaves is one unique concept implemented so well with your well-structured, beautiful images, andie... a radiant read..:) huggs

Karen Croft

Date: 8/12/2013 7:09:00 AM

Very lovely. Thank you for your kind comment

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 8/12/2013 2:28:00 AM

Being a Teacher and Poet both you have captured the essence of the tenderness of child's feelings. Another beautiful creative Poem Andrea, where love and hate play a vital role in shaping a child. Great useful write for patents my friend. My good wishes for your contest entry. I have placed a Poem today ( new Song (POP SONG)on You tube and would like to know your comments about this New Song. If possible please leave it on You Tube also. Love and best wishes...Ravindra ....

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/11/2013 10:06:00 PM

You are surely a master of the Triolet my friend! I just loved the emotions and feelings you have brought in this poem! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening piece this evening! Great Work!!

Seren Roberts

Date: 8/11/2013 9:16:00 PM

Lol Andrea is this what you mentioned in your comment to me. This is great, damn now do I have to do an Andrea......Seren

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 8/11/2013 1:28:00 PM

WOW, what a great poem. This is very profound. To much for me to take in all at once. I'm aware of references to mankind (men) as trees but progeny (children) as the leaves on the trees. I love it. This is the first time that I've seen such a reference in poetry and I love it.