Autumn Constanza

I stood inside the woods i'd found;
I'd never ventured there before
when strolling past the stretch of moor.

The leaves were scattered far around.
Alone, I laughed and felt such joy,
enchanted like a little boy.

I shuffled them into a mound.
I closed my eyes and felt serene,
the calmest I had ever been.

The colours pretty on the ground,
surrounding trees were almost bare.
My troubles left me, standing there.

They fluttered down without a sound,
but rustled as I walked and ran.
I left that place a diff'rent man.

I stood inside the woods I'd found,
the leaves were scattered far around,
I shuffled them into a mound,
the colours pretty on the ground,
they fluttered down without a sound.

written 17th September for Suzanne's Autumn Constanza contest

I don't think I've tried this form before & wish I could tell Connie how much I love it

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Date: 10/21/2022 12:45:00 PM
Thankyou Jack…..for taking part in this tribute to Connie with your beautiful Autumn Constanza. ‘ The colors pretty on the ground ,‘ conjures the magic of the fall. Blessings, SuZ
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Date: 10/18/2022 11:53:00 AM
That is so beautiful, Jack. It flows so well in a Constanza.
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Date: 9/22/2022 10:06:00 PM
Jack, there is indeed something tranquil and transformative about being in a forest in autumn. You have captured the feelings of childlike awe and bliss so perfectly in this Constanza. I think you speak for many of us who wish we could tell Connie how much we love her poetry form, and all her many contributions to this site. Enjoyed the read very much ~ John
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Date: 9/18/2022 8:20:00 AM
Dear Jack, your wondrous poetic gift is so beautifully framed in the Constanza form. I felt a strong "mindful" sense of tranquil satisfaction and inner joy stirring through your vibrant yet soothing introspective verse. A splendid heartwarming gem! From up above, I'm sure Connie knows how much you love composing in her poetry form. I love your poem in her poetry form too. A fav! Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 9/17/2022 12:56:00 PM
We all need to find woods like that! I wasn't familiar with that form, but it is a nice one. Your poem is soft and soothing. Good luck in contest!
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Date: 9/17/2022 8:47:00 AM
Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. I think times like that help the hard times go by so much better when we can close our eyes and for a moment revisit the place. Thanks for all the visits to my page. Sara
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