Autumn Leaves

They fall, they dance, they swirl around

in colours of yellow and rust and red.

A final ballet as they fall to the ground

where they form a most colourful bed.

Replacing the green of a summer now dead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 3:17 PM
by the way, I was in a rush yesterday and forgot to write you how nice this poem is. You are Quintain queen!!
Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 12:27 PM
soupmail.
Sietesantos Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 6:41 PM
Just so exquisite - love it!
De La Luna Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 9:01 AM
beautiful imagery!
Onclaud Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 5:28 AM
how can one up his ante with this radiant piece, francine...admirable autumn melody!.. huggs
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