Karen Jones Poet Sonnet

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Written August 3 2026 for contest A Leaf in the Woods sponsor Craig Cornish

A Leaf In The Woods

In your forest of green trees I am but a leaf
Floating in a spiral denim demise despite
My wish to hold on to love’s autumn breeze
Which plucks me unlovingly from sky’s delight

I’d hope to float into your endearing arms
To know your heart and be in your protection
Dreams deferred by realities word of charm
I can never learn of your amethyst affection 

So I shall die in knowing not your touch
Upon fall’s orange hill of unclaimed love

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Shivani Kundu August 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM "In your forest of green trees I am but a leaf"-lovely. Congrats on you POTD honour. Karen Jones August 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM Thank you kindly! 😊

Deb M August 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM Beautifully written Karen….belated Congratulations on POTD! Debx Karen Jones August 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM Thank you Debbie! 😊

Suzanne Delaney August 11, 2026 at 12:38 PM Karen: Masterful as usual- having not read you for a while this was a lovely treat. I loved getting lost in the words of autumn and leaves. Wonderful use of metaphor. Karen Jones August 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM Suzanne I appreciate you! Thanks! 😊

Constance La France August 10, 2026 at 3:54 PM Karen, beautifully penned and congratulation on receiving the POTD honor ⭐ Karen Jones August 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM Thank you Constance!😊

Kim Rodrigues August 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM Just a little forest leaf…love that “fall’s orange hill” Congrats on POTD! Karen Jones August 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM Thanks Kim 🥰

Valsa George August 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM "So I shall die in knowing not your touch Upon fall’s orange hill of unclaimed love"..... This last couplet is so touching. Very emotive. Congratulations Karen on your POTD honor. Karen Jones August 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM Thank you Valsa 😊!

I Am Anaya August 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM Congratulations on Poem of the day, KJ! We can dream of what we can't have, we are where we're supposed to be, never give up or in. Beautiful poetry & metaphors 🥰 Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 10:18 PM Thank you kindly Anaya! 😊

Natasha L Scragg August 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM Beautifully expressed Karen. ☺️ congrats on your POTD award 👏 ✨️ Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM I appreciate you Natasha! Thanks😊

Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM Returning to congratulate you on POTD Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM Thanks for your return Alison! 😊

Brandy Nicole August 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM As this leaf has so beautifully expressed, dreams are deferred by realty. A tender thought, indeed. The journey hasn't ended, it's only moving to a different location. Congratulations Karen, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM Thank you for reading and hugs back Brandy! 😊

Christopher Delegans August 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM This is great, Karen. "Dreams deferred by realities word of charm" is my favorite line. I am so happy to see you with POTD. Well-deserved! Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM You are kind Christopher! Thank you! 🥰

Team Poetrysoup August 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM Whoa! I am glad I didn't miss this Karen. "Floating in a spiral denim demise" is my favorite line and is so relatable...unfortunately. 😂 Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM So happy you like that line! Thanks for reading and for an awesome site where we all can relate! 🥰

David Crandall August 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM Congratulations! It's sad that the leaf has to die, but at least she got to star in a POTD! Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM lol. Thanks David!🥰

Sam Kauffman August 5, 2026 at 11:18 AM Karen, congratulations on your POTD! You have perfectly expressed the pensive longing of unrequited love through the metaphor of a fragile leaf. Well done! Enjoy this special honor! Blessings! Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 11:31 AM Thank you kindly Sam and blessings returned! 😊

Paula Goldsmith August 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful  "A Leaf In The Woods" write. Yes, even a leaf must die. Dried ones can still be very pretty. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win............... Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM Thanks Paula and blessings to you! 😀

Benjamin Bartley August 5, 2026 at 10:09 AM Congratulations. Certainly, one of your best. Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 10:57 AM Really? Wow I appreciate that Benjamin! 🥹

Hiya Sharma August 5, 2026 at 9:43 AM Oh this is so beautiful and evocative, Karen! I resonate with the leaf too sometimes, how we all wish somewhere to be handled softly, land softly and then fade silently ..but the ache here is just so poignant! The longing to be saved! Sigh,, a very gorgeous choice for POTD and heartiest congratulations to you! So well deserved! Sending you light and best wishes always 💫🌹🌙✨🌹 Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM So happy you found this beautiful and evocative Hiya. Your support helps me grow as a poet and you are appreciated! Thank you ☺️

Lin Lane August 5, 2026 at 7:28 AM I have the impossible penchant to save Autumn leaves from dying, Alas, I accept the inevitable. Congrats on your POTD, Karen. Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM Thank you dear Lin you too help me grow as a poet! 🥰

John Lawless August 5, 2026 at 6:27 AM Oh, what a final couplet....eat your heart out Willie Boy.....Nicely done Karen, I shall rake the leaves more tenderly this fall.... Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 6:54 AM 😊 that’s sweet! Thank you John!

Abdullah Alhemaidy August 5, 2026 at 5:48 AM Hello lovely Karen :-) Congratulations on your lovely POTD! A favorite! With blessings, have a nice day ~ AA Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 5:54 AM Abdullah I appreciate your reading! Thanks!

sara Etgen-Baker August 5, 2026 at 4:08 AM a beautiful, well penned sonnet. congrats on your POTD designation....wishing you well Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 4:29 AM Thanks Sara and have a great day!

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 5, 2026 at 4:08 AM Dear Karen, Congrats on your POTD and for sharing such wistful, beautiful poetry with the world. It’s a piece that truly lingers in the mind, much like the fading light of fall. Blessings, Daniel Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 4:30 AM Really? Wow you are kind to say that! Thanks and blessings returned!

Christina Chircop August 5, 2026 at 4:01 AM Beautifully written! Congratulations on POTD!! Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 4:32 AM You are kind thanks!

Tania Kitchin August 5, 2026 at 3:28 AM Karen, so beautifully penned. Congratulations on POTD. Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 4:33 AM Tania thanks so much!

Dorothy Gibbons August 5, 2026 at 2:47 AM Wow Karen such a breathtaking poem well deserved POTD pleasure reading this. A fav for me today 😀🙌🌹 Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 4:36 AM Dorothy I’m honored you fave it! Much appreciated!

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