Autumn's Gift

Crimson leaves drift to the ground
On autumn’s breeze
Floating aimlessly as my thoughts. . .
Destined to be surrounded
Layer upon layer;
Each leaf having unique
Yet similar substance.
 
In their fall to await Death,
Their beauty has never been
Quite as lovely
Nor their colors nearly as vivid;
Returning to eventual mulch,
Nourishment for a new beginning,
Only hinting they are renewing life
With a whisper of the wind.



For Amelia Harmon's "Fall Contest"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May Avatar
June 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM
Their demise is yet a "new beginning"...Beautiful write Connie
Sietesantos Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Connie, my friend, this is indeed an awesome write. Thank you for directing me to more of your incredible poetry!
Jane Avatar
February 16, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Beautiful, I'm an Autumn Baby so I loved this!
Wesley Avatar
December 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM
A lovely way to describe the circle of life Connie! Your descriptions paint my mind with all the vivid images of my favorite season.
Baptie Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 3:42 AM
wow this is just beautiful!! such appreciation in such a simple act of nature! Your descriptions are absorbing! and again thank you for the comment on Desire's Fire...i feel very privilaged for such amaizing words..much love
Anderson Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Thnx for the cool comment on my writes, Connie. Your a kind friend. ...Jimmy
Dufresne Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 2:37 PM
beautiful free verse , Connie and congratulations on your fine win!
Palli Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Lovely words and so vivid a picture
Richards Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Somehow I missed this beauty earlier...but a lovely poem, so glad to read it now! ~ Carrie
Johnson Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Beautiful entry. congratulations. Love, Joyce
R Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Congratulations on your win with this fine write, Connie!:) Emily
Brown Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations Connie on your win in Amelia Harmon's contest "Fall". Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Very nice write, you know Ilove the cycle of life theme ;) Light & Love Debbie Do
Kapoor Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 4:42 AM
A rare splash of beauty you have sketched in this lovely painting of Autumn. It's Gem of a Poem my friend. What a beauty in these lovely lines, 'Crimson leaves drift to the ground On autumn’s breeze Floating aimlessly as my thoughts.' Great write and a very well deserving win. Congrats for your win and many thanks for your precious comments on Patradoot and for your good wishes. Love and best wishes always....Ravindra....Connie Marcum Wong
Neels Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 4:31 AM
Congratulations Connie with your win in Amelia's contest.. enjoy your day, love Wilma
Horsman Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 2:19 AM
this is a wonderland concept of how you see Autumn Connie. love this poem. Harry
K. Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 1:12 AM
oh that last line of yours just captured me-- very eloquently written Connie! Congrats with this one--wonderful way of rendering nature's cycle with this beautiful poem-- hugs, nikko :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 10:41 PM
congratulations, Connie, this is marvelous writing, very mature, and she loved YOURS!! I'm glad you took this challenge. LUv, Andrea
Haick Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Congratulations on your win in the Fall Contest! Love, Audrey
Scripca Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 7:25 PM
As beautiful poem as an Autumn Gift, dear Connie. Congratulations on your win and thank you for your nice comments. Love, iolanda
Roberts Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 6:05 PM
congrats on your HM with this wonderful entry
Devonshire Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 5:45 PM
So glad to see this one in the winners' circle, Connie. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Gorelick Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 3:33 PM
So beautiful..I love it. congrats on your success in the contest. BG
Richards Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 2:59 PM
This speaks gently....just as the last line of your lovely poem. Congratulations, Connie on your winning poem! ~ Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Congrats Connie on your super win in the Fall contest... enjoy your happy moment my friend with luv.. glad u enjoyed the wedding photos..luv..
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