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A Moment Before Dying.

See the mountains all afire Flaming Appalachians ‘Neath the pastel of October sun Treetops all alight Waves of carmine flame Swaying in soft dance steps Amidst saffron highlights Muted in glowing orange bittersweet The slow falling flares Of autumns sweet inferno Strewing about the mountainside A blanket of dry and weary sighing In softly murmured prayer I wonder Through the birthing rains of spring And the unquenchable thirst of summer Despite it all why is it most beautiful …A moment before dying?

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Skat A

Date: 6/21/2016 12:00:00 AM

Deep write, Charles...skat

Funom Makama

Date: 3/2/2016 8:32:00 AM

What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7

David Welch

Date: 5/28/2010 12:41:00 AM

I like the way your images make the ending more powerful, almost entrancing you reader before showing them the light at the end of a tunnel. Great write!

Farah Chamma

Date: 3/1/2009 11:42:00 AM

A very powerful write Charles...Thank you for sharing...May all be well... Farah

Lucinda Bulger

Date: 12/31/2008 5:40:00 AM

profound. I can relate this poem strangely enough to human death. My father's eyes, the most beautiful, unforgettable eyes before his passing but as your poem is vivid with imagery I know that this natrural wonder you write of is spectacular.

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/17/2008 11:15:00 PM

You have a natural gift for vivid expression... '...autumn's sweet inferno,' '...dry and weary sighing,' '...the birthing rains of spring.' Excellent Charles! Best wishes, Keith

Lisa Cooper

Date: 11/4/2008 8:25:00 AM

very poignant pen thanks for sharing

Deneen White

Date: 10/30/2008 6:39:00 PM

I love the play on the words that you have penned, it paints so vivid a picture, take care D-nyce

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 10/30/2008 6:28:00 PM

Beautiful images here, of which I can see out my window, the moutnians in VT right now are all alfame, and gorgeous! So fleeting, that is why...love Kristin

Michael Jordan

Date: 10/30/2008 4:44:00 PM

Well Charles I reckon because we know we will never see them again - Great poetry you have penned - always a pleasure my friend - God Bless

Lisa Cooper

Date: 10/30/2008 4:39:00 PM

ahh death is always poem inspiring. nicely penned

Farah Chamma

Date: 10/30/2008 4:30:00 PM

A very wonderful write Charles...As usual :) Thank you for sharing your magnificence... TYOne, Farah