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When Summer Has Gone

"Dead leaves lay still until the wind takes them, here and there: even the last flower is withered: yet there is a beauty in decay" Quote by _Constance La France A hush has settled over the garden Birds have flown to their warm-weather affair Faded, stray blossoms will beg no pardons For the looks of their stringy, tangled hair Or crisp leaves that blow in November's air I miss the winged ones, their hustle-bustle Trees without leaves can no longer rustle No blossoms' sweet honey scent by window gone are places for nestlings to tussle Nature reminding to enjoy the flow. And, yet, as I pause moments to reflect As winter's cold breath chases leaves astray Often there's beauty in things we reject: Nourishment for new buds in leaf decay Nature's promise of gold and green display Nature remembers what we might forget: Life but a cycle, time and life duet From decayed, discarded many things spring Repurposed clouds as a crimson sunset A gentle breeze that next summer will bring June 6, 2023 for Word Challenge - D Quotes poetry contest howmanysyllables = 10

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/13/2023 1:21:00 PM

"...time and life duet..." - just beautiful Ann! :)

Ann Peck
Date: 10/9/2023 8:39:00 AM

Thank you, Linda. I'm glad you like that :)

The Situation

Date: 8/26/2023 11:51:00 AM

Following the good poets today. You made the list. This piece makes it worthy.

Ann Peck
Date: 11/18/2023 1:49:00 PM

Thank you!

Christina Bowring

Date: 8/21/2023 12:32:00 PM

I love this poem Ann- so beautifully written and poetic. ‘As winter’s cold breath chases leaves astray’. Just lovely! I especially like the last stanza. So enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

Ann Peck
Date: 11/18/2023 1:50:00 PM

Thank you, Christina!

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 7/25/2023 7:31:00 AM

LOVELY WRITE

Ann Peck
Date: 11/18/2023 1:50:00 PM

Thank you. Yolanda!

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 7/25/2023 7:30:00 AM

this is such a lovely write adored reading your work

Ann Peck
Date: 11/18/2023 1:52:00 PM

Thanks again!

Constance La France

Date: 6/17/2023 6:49:00 AM

Ann, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations. !

Ann Peck
Date: 10/9/2023 8:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Constance.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/11/2023 2:07:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. Have blessed day/week...........

Ann Peck
Date: 11/18/2023 1:51:00 PM

Thank you, Paula!

Bill Baker

Date: 6/7/2023 3:40:00 PM

Nice imagery and a good entry for the contest, Ann. Good luck! Bill

Ann Peck
Date: 11/18/2023 1:54:00 PM

Thank you Bill

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/7/2023 8:05:00 AM

A really beautiful pen Ann with great imagery and insightfulness. Blessings,, Gordon

Ann Peck
Date: 6/7/2023 2:13:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Gordon!

Gary Radice

Date: 6/7/2023 5:03:00 AM

I agree with Deb, Ann. You've written a lovely poem here. I particularly like the line "Often there's beauty in things we reject.." So true. Cheers - Gary

Gary Radice
Date: 6/8/2023 6:57:00 AM

Hi Ann..I haven't seen that particular show or that channel but we do have very similar ones here in the UK. The creativity is astounding. Cheers - Gary

Ann Peck
Date: 6/7/2023 2:17:00 PM

Hi Gary! Have you ever watched Flea Market Flip, on Home and Garden, I think? Those contestants make the most amazing things from discarded items! I guess we need to look at things more closely. Take care ~ Ann

Deb M

Date: 6/6/2023 10:18:00 PM

Aww Ann….such wonderful imagery and beautiful poem! Debx

Ann Peck
Date: 6/7/2023 6:07:00 PM

Dear Deb, Thank you for your lovely comments! I can't believe we got through winter and it's already June! The time is flying.