Autumn and the Leaves

Autumn in the leaves
Speckling change 
with crisping dew
when a season done
with green
(as earth's sky
paling blue)
putting to rest
the old
making way
for God's new;

I finger the age-spots...

other blemishes
nature's obvious rots--

preparing for 
again our spring
touching the ring
I still wear 
for cherish--
such vows
were never made
to perish

I rewrite, with death
we do not part

for no temporary 
a true heart....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lindley Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 10:14 AM
I love the truth and depth in this poem. A true heart stays the course and then some. Exceptional poem my friend. A7
DiMino Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 9:02 PM
Thank you Robert; you made my day friend. Blessings!!
Roper Avatar
September 19, 2016 at 9:21 PM
Enjoyed reading, Joe :-)
DiMino Avatar
September 19, 2016 at 9:32 PM
Thank you; blessings my friend!
Cisneros Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 10:29 PM
You have an observant eye, Joe, and sensitivity in your heart. In my e-mail and responses to your poetry, I thought we could converse artistically. BTW, Joe, I'm 79 years old. Thanks for the compliment in thinking I was young, if only....
DiMino Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 10:51 PM
Young at heart is good. I often wonder who that aged stranger in the mirror is?.... Oh well, as long as he still writes poetry, he gets a pass. :) I believe Joe is what I do, and art is who I am--I know that makes sense to you. Blessings my friend!
Rycroft Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 1:04 PM
Very poetic great poem x
DiMino Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 3:10 PM
Thank you, Wendy; have a beautiful day!
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