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Autumn Night Shadows

Shadows of the newest night; Strange, moving, fluid motions Cast in simple black and white, Flash out and pinch your notions. Shadows leaping may thrill you. Shadows creeping may chill you. Shadows may move upon wind To plant whispers in your hair Or tease traces on your skin. Shadows prize giving goose bumps With no beginning or end. Shadow shapes won’t let you know If they touch you close as foe Or caress you as a friend. Tonight’s shadow wind is charm – Just autumn’s yearly alarm That her color and brightness Will soon recess behind us! Step tonight into shadows That flirt with the playful wind. Inhale anticipation As autumn’s shadows do spin Wonderment anew, again. Not shadows to fight or flee. These shadows move in delight On breeze of pure, dancing glee. It is autumn’s majesty – She’s celebrating herself, Calling you to smile and see Her colorful, splendid wealth. ... CayCay

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 12/8/2015 1:00:00 PM
CayCay, Congratulations, SKAT
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Date: 12/8/2015 4:45:00 AM
Autumn at its best with puslari g imagery!
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Date: 11/13/2015 1:59:00 PM
LOVE love this! It works on so many different levels. Enjoyed the experiment of fear of shadow with the metaphor of shadow as part of the autumnal season...a changeling from Summer to Fall with the hint of Winter. The snap-shots for each stanza shows are a complete picture. Nicely done, this is a 7 and best wishes for the contest.
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Date: 11/12/2015 11:33:00 AM
Beautiful upbeat Autumn shadows, CayCay. Mine are more frightening... as usual.
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James Inman
Date: 11/12/2015 3:07:00 PM
Not that scary
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/12/2015 2:56:00 PM
Eww - I shall read your fright-write! Thank you for reading me and commenting (should I be scared?) ... CayCay
Date: 11/12/2015 9:01:00 AM
This is a stunning write my friend!!! Simply have to add to my fav list. A7
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/12/2015 2:55:00 PM
How sweet to find your message here. Thank you, Robert ... CayCay
Date: 11/11/2015 11:12:00 AM
sooo beautiful, cay..you really flow!..huggs
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/11/2015 6:13:00 PM
Thank you, Sweetie - very much ... CayCay
Date: 11/9/2015 10:15:00 PM
Wow oh wow. This is sensational, just love the descriptions and the pictures this splendid poem paints within my mind.
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/10/2015 9:33:00 AM
Thank you, dear - you know what WOW does to me, love those WOWS .... CayCay
Date: 11/8/2015 4:17:00 AM
such wonderful imagery CayCay I hope my muse returns so I can write with enthusiasm once again:-( good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2015 8:29:00 AM
If you see her in cyber speace - send her back to me:-(:-( hugs jan xx
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/8/2015 8:24:00 AM
Rut ro - where did your muse go? Is it still on vacation, ya think? I'm delighted you enjoyed my poem and I'll stay alert to look for your muse - we can't have that ... CayCay
Date: 11/8/2015 3:17:00 AM
Shadows inspiring such a poem cannot remain dark as they bring delight in the heart, dear CayCay. Good luck!
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/8/2015 8:25:00 AM
Thank you, Demetrios - a wonderful comment ... CayCay

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