A Change In Autumn

As the world 
closes in on us
   our eyes 
see 
    what our hearts 
permit them to see
In autumn - in 
the waning of the year 
as the trees 
   turn orange, red and golden
before the land is covered in white 
we will see sound and light 
Surrounded by nature's beauty we become a part 
  of the eco-system 
A great dawn 
  awaits us 
in the end 
Voices of ancient 
    children 
reverberate in the cool air
Sometimes when it seems 
that we are lost 
the rhythm of the seasons 
reminds us of what we may become
Perhaps this autumn light 
  will bring this world 
to its' senses 
Strength, Tranquility 
and a heavy sense 
      of peace 
Are being swept in 
by a cool Northeastern breeze
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations on your very well deserved win in Russell's "Autumn Splendor" contest Matthew. Love, Carol
A  Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 7:12 AM
MATTHEW Congrats with your win ~SKAT
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 10:09 AM
what an amazing thought you put into this when you said: perhaps this autumn light will bring this world to its senses. WOW. I enjoyed seeing this today. Congrats on your win. It should have been with the other top 3's!
A   Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Hi Matt, my dear friend.. congratulations with your awesome imagery in Russell Sivey's " Autumn Splendor " beautiful contest. Always nice to support all contest when possible~ Good night :-* PD
Sweetheart Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 9:07 PM
CONGRATS MATTHEW ON A GLORIOUS WRITE AND WIN LUV .. WAY TO GO ..LUV
Johnson Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Well done. Lcongratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Yamin Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round - a well deserved win. Wish you success in the finals. -Mohammad
Kendrick Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations on going into the second round ..Sara
Brown Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Matthew. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 4:35 AM
Congrats Matthew on having this poem in the first round of P.S. contest chosen for competition.. good luck in the next phase luv..
Thomer Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 12:44 PM
this was a very vivid and beautiful picture you painted for us. this is definitely going into my faves, well done and congratulations on your feature. --madison thomer
Brown Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being picked to be featured this week Matthew. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Congrats Matthew on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a wonderful choice to share with us all today with luv...
Freeman Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Sorry Matthew! I don't give special awards for winners in my contest. You will find your award within your own precept written within this beautiful presentation. I do appreciate your precept presentation! Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 5:49 AM
Congratulations on your win Matthew in John Freeman's contest "Your Free Verse Precept" Love,Carol
Haick Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest, Matthew. Enjoy! Peace, Audrey
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September 26, 2010 at 12:07 PM
I remember reading this amazing poem last January, Matthew. Great writing for sure. Congratulations on your win in John's contest! Love, Carolyn
Freeman Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Thanks Matthew for honoring my contest with your "A change In Autumn" beautiful verse. "Congratulations" my Man! Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Congratulations on this win in the contest, Matthew
Sweetheart Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Super congrats Matthew on your win in John's contest with these lovely words so poignant my friend..so happy u entered the contest.. enjoy your sweet success this happy Sunday with luv..
Page Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 4:44 PM
lovely write! how have you been?
B.A Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 1:09 AM
Beautiful~ :)
Kendrick Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Last four lines would be nice for all the world. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Freeman Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM
I see, as your write indicates, an awakening of people everywhere, That change is very necessary. This is very encouraging to me. I appreciate your write, as also others like it. Sincerely, Moses
Dietrich Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 3:49 PM
This is wonderful writing. I see you call it lyrical and it is,but to me,it's a fine example of free verse poetry done the way it should be done. Good line breaks, flow, etc. Luv, andrea
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