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For The Contest, "Non-Romantic Songs or (Lyric Poems)"
Sponsor, Mark Springer

Autumn Leaves


The falling leaves
drift by our window
in autumn days, we now behold
We spend our time 
with autumn flowers
and dry crisp leaves 
of red and gold

Since we left our spring 
the days grow short
and soon we'll hear old winter's song
But we'll miss the golden years of autumn
when winter snow comes along

From spring to fall 
we both did follow
our youthful joys of long ago
and now with days 
when leaves are falling
we face the time 
of winter snow

Autumn days are short
and yet we know
a song of life for us still plays
Though we'll miss the golden years of autumn
our love will warm our winter days

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Woods Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 5:08 AM
So beautiful! Flows perfectly!
Drowley Avatar
July 5, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your well- deserved win!
Toney Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations on your win, Sandra! Reminds me of “Autumn Leaves” sung by Nat King Cole.
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Congrats Sandra on your well deserved win! Autumn through winter- hope grow for Spring then come summer!! So well composed!
Ashley Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Dear Sandra, a beautiful bittersweet lyric. Lovely metaphor for aging so gracefully expressed. Life, like the seasons, goes by too fast. Congratulations for your win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Fowler Avatar
November 8, 2020 at 8:08 AM
So sweet Sandra. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Scars Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 8:15 AM
beautiful Sweet Sandra...congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Haight Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 6:40 PM
Thank you once again, Laura! Hugs, Sandra
Lamoureux Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 10:11 PM
Great job, I also like your photo. Congrats!
Haight Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 6:40 PM
Thank you very much, Richard! Sandra
Nance Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 9:17 PM
you are naturally talented, grats!
Haight Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 6:40 PM
Thank you so much, Casarah, for your kind comment! Hugs, Sandra
Watt Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 9:11 PM
Sandra, love your update of this classic. I'm a sucker for poems/songs about the seasons... Congrats! ~ John
Haight Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 6:39 PM
Thank you very much, John, for your kind comment and congrats! Much appreciated. Sandra
Medders Tobechi Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 7:13 PM
I remember this song and you did a great re-write. Congratulations on your placement.
Haight Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 6:38 PM
Thank you so much, Janis. Hugs, Sandra
Kendrick Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 7:45 AM
Congrats on your Golden Oldies playing on the winners’ page..Way to go!!! Aren’t those oldies impressive..Sara
Haight Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 7:40 PM
Love the oldies, Sara! Thank you for stopping by with your congrats and nice comment. Hugs, Sandra
La France Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 8:49 PM
Sandra, outstanding and beautiful, loved how you did your poem for the contest, and what a nice image, well I selected the same song, but used it only as inspiration for my poem, I am loving this 7
Dietrich Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 5:15 PM
OH, you did what I did in his LAST contest, matching lyrics to meter, etc. That is so nice. I had a feeling this one felt so much like the original. WELL DONE
Allison Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 11:49 AM
Beautiful interpretation of the original lyric Sandra good luck in the contest this is really outstanding:-) hugs Jan xx7
Haight Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 12:42 PM
Thank you, Jan, for your encouraging and uplifting comment. I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra
Scars Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 11:30 AM
Sandra, beautiful..you always carry a wonderful flow...:)-luloo
Haight Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, Luloo, for your uplifting comment. Hugs, Sandra
Lane Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 11:02 AM
The bitter-sweet process of aging with the one you love. So nicely expressed, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 12:41 PM
Hi Lin, thank you for stopping by with your expressive comment. Yes, bitter-sweet...time is going too fast. Hugs, Sandra
Flower Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 9:58 AM
A well-interpreted piece based on the actual song. Good luck for the contest, Sandra. :)
Haight Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 12:38 PM
Thank you very much, Moon Flower, for your supportive comment. Yes, I was happy to find that animated picture! Hugs, Sandra
Flower Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM
By the way, I'm quite fascinated with the image you've posted. Beautiful!
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