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Autumn's After Party

I often leave them there The leaves That chose my “lawn” To rest upon They often leave On their own Catch a gentle breeze To another destination The cat plays with them Or may just be searching For a mouse hidden among them Flannel- clad I sit at Autumn’s after party No clean up necessary Just a few chilled moments Reflecting…

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Michael Tor

Date: 11/5/2024 5:25:00 PM

John you have given me reason to let them be. We got so many, and as we waited for them to all fall. It rained, and has been raining ever since. I love your perspective its much better than raking. My wife Judy shared with me that they say that leaving your leaves on the ground is good for the soil in bringing nutrients. It is a natural process. I just have to get used to seeing them all. I felt guilty for not removing. When I was a kid in the 60's I use to rake a yard for 2 dollars. I bought

Michael Tor
Date: 11/5/2024 5:26:00 PM

I bought a lot of candy John and I have the cavities to show for it lol. Have a nice evening my friend and thank you for posting...

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/4/2024 10:44:00 AM

Hello John, LOL! I know my neighbors wait for the big wind to blow them all onto my property, where they seem fixated on never leaving. LOL. Well Inked! Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/3/2024 1:33:00 PM

i enjoyed this very much, john...

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/3/2024 8:55:00 AM

The leaves are so pretty this time of the year just like your wonderful write. Have a wonderful day/week writing away.............

Tom Woody

Date: 11/3/2024 6:02:00 AM

I wish mine would ride the breeze to another destination. It's on my list of things to do today. But yeah, for a moment...