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Autumn Leaves Sailing Round

“Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.”

Quote By: Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing


Crisp swift wind whistle clear, autumn leaves fly
Good-bye, how they are heard with a faint smile.
Fiery pinwheels spinning and scatter high,
Crisp swift wind whistle clear, autumn leaves fly.
Place for the Mockingbird's nest, for a while,
Their song so wistful they take to the sky.
Good-bye, how they are heard with a faint smile
Crisp swift wind whistle clear, autumn leaves fly. 

1/4/2023

7. “Autumn leaves don’t fall; they fly. They take their time and wander on this, their only chance to soar.” Owens, Delia. Where the Crawdads Sing, Chapter 17: “Crossing the Threshold” (p. 124). The author is "Delia Owens"

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Smith Avatar
January 25, 2023 at 1:19 AM
Always good to find new material on what Autumn means to those who appreciate all its subtleties. Hope 2023 is full of new beginnings for you. Regards David in NZ
Dietrich Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 8:59 AM
Back with my Congrats, Dear Eve.
Roper Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Thank you
Rose  Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Your a painter and artist and a writer, all in one Eve, beautiful rendition of Autumn
Roper Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Thank you my friend
Mcintosh Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 2:13 AM
Beautiful writing. Love it. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
Roper Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Thank you my friend
Goldsmith Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 7:38 AM
Congratulation on your win. A lovely write/pictures. Loved your ending. Have a blessed day/weekend.................
Dietrich Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 4:55 PM
Beautiful triolet, Eve. Sure hope it was on the winner list. I think I saw that one just closed out. Thanks for YOUR contests and how generous you always are win wins.
Romios Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 1:16 PM
Great, great verses,, Eve. Worthy of a FAv and a win, you write as a dancer, with much skill and beauty. Respect and love, Panagiota
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January 4, 2023 at 11:14 AM
A thrilling trip through the sky on the falling leaves of fall. A wonderful triolet that is extremely skillfully crafted. I wish you the best of luck, dear Eve. And my best wishes to you and yours for a prosperous and happy year 2023.
Daniel Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 6:24 AM
Many of us seem to have been inspired by this very quote, beautiful triolet, Eve:)
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 10:36 AM
Thank you, Jo, for your always kind supportive words. May your year be full of blessings.
George Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 3:55 AM
Ecstatic ride of the autumn leaves in the air. A beautiful triolet, so well composed.. All the Best, dear Eve !
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Thank you, Valsa, for you kind words. May your year be full of blessings.
Andresen Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 2:44 AM
- A lovely autumn poem, Eve - Good Luck in the contest :) - hugs
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Thank you for the good luck. May your year be full of blessings.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 2:30 AM
Well-composed triolet. Love to see autumn leaves in flight. Hugs.
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Thank you for you kind words. May your year be full of blessings.
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