Autumn Leaves

tangerine splashes
scrolls in scarlet,
on shriveled bosoms
of muted flutters
rustling in whispers
of arid harmonies.

molted dreams
of boughs denuded
of verdant skin,
heaped in versicolor
as confetti for
whimsical draught.

jaundiced wasps,
crickets in rapture
lost in sonorous tirade
drown symphonies
from spring's meads,
and silence of fall
echoes in mandarin
songs of withered leaves
strummed on keys of breeze.

anecdotes of past,
poured sand from hourglass,
cinnamon verses of soil,
and forgotten stories
of love with whispered
endearments of lovers
are leaves gilded and bronzed
in cauldrons of sunshine,
falling from empty branches.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 1, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 19, 2016 at 8:47 PM
super and stunning imagery. WOW... LINDA
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December 31, 2015 at 9:10 PM
Smita, enjoyed reading your tonight. Hope to see you active this coming year. Goodbye, 2015 --- Hello 2016. God Bless. SKAT
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