Autumn Leaves

Again, they seem to watch as I walk slowly.
Under the faces of color which adorn lazily,
Talking amongst them in a whisper,
Usually I am calm and pay little or no attention.
My mind is wondering what favor they speak.
Never before have they whispered so intently.

Lingering, before tripping into the new season,
Each tone different though the same pattern.
Again the sound rises, just briefly then silences.
Viscously pounding me, covering in aggravation,
Escaping the clutches of debris from the source,
Scents of fall aroma, speaks volumes of their desires.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 9/18/2009 4:07:00 PM
Its that time of year for the trees to show off again ... smile ... we haven't had a frost yet here in the NWest so no changes yet ... In the 6th line I think you have an extra word (had) that doesn't need to be there ... Oh, have you already given me your day/month of birth to add to my calendar?
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Date: 9/6/2009 4:18:00 PM
Beautifully expressed. I am glad that the leaves spoke to you that day. Sara
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Date: 9/4/2009 11:01:00 AM
I am so happy to be reading your excellent poetry today Cecil. I thank you for sharing it here at the Soup. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/4/2009 8:23:00 AM
You bring a watchful season alive with this wonderful poem....hmmmm I will wonder next time I'm walking through a woodland, ....are all eyes keeping watch on me?? :)
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Date: 9/4/2009 5:31:00 AM
Magnificient write of your journey through the autumn woods and the sounds "whispers" the rustling leaves seem to make. I love this creative work, Cecil! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/4/2009 12:19:00 AM
Nice use of imagery...Raul
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