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Beautiful

Beautiful 

Oh autumn leaves you’re beautiful 
As you are lifted by God’s breath
Your colours sing His Majesty
Those special moments before death

Fluttering from branches on high
Oh autumn leaves You’re beautiful 
The richness of your crimson red
Like blood that stained our Saviour’s wool 

Yellows bright as the morning Sun
Orange and purple against sky blue 
Oh autumn leaves you’re beautiful 
You will return to dust that’s true

When white covers your resting place
Time may not seem so merciful 
Still you hold the gaze of my eyes
Oh autumn leaves you’re beautiful.


For Regina Mcintosh’s Hint of Autumn Contest. August 21st 2022

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Marikate Kingston October 24, 2023 at 7:20 PM A perfect title Richard. Yesterday I picked up an orange maple & red sumac leaf from the sidewalk on my walk, and today ended up finding your lovely poem. How nice. It truly captures the beauty of the season and I am pleased to have found it the day after my walk! My favorite season. I'm guessing yours too! Richard Lamoureux October 24, 2023 at 9:22 PM I do appreciate fall but love long summer days. In Canada we are fortunate to have four complete seasons. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen June 22, 2023 at 3:10 AM Very Beautiful write Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2023 at 1:51 PM Thanks.

Christuraj Alex September 4, 2022 at 10:31 AM Wow! Such a work! Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong September 3, 2022 at 6:51 PM I love your metaphor of the wind being ‘God’s breath.’ Congratulations on your lovely entry being on this short winner’s list Rick. Blessings xxoo Richard Lamoureux September 4, 2022 at 6:44 AM Thanks for reading and commenting.

P.S. Awtry September 3, 2022 at 5:31 PM I especially like how your poem shows that the Creator speaks through the creation. Congratulations! :) ps Richard Lamoureux September 4, 2022 at 6:44 AM Thanks so much.

Suzanne Delaney September 3, 2022 at 7:41 AM Being an Autumn lover your beautiful leaves speak of the wonders of fall. It is magic when they are lifted by God’s breath. Beautifully penned. Best, SuZ Richard Lamoureux September 3, 2022 at 9:27 AM Thanks for reading and commenting.:0)

Regina Mcintosh September 3, 2022 at 4:06 AM Yes, oh yes, Autumn leaves are beautiful and so is your lovely write. I so enjoyed. Congrats and God bless you. Love, Gina Richard Lamoureux September 3, 2022 at 9:28 AM Thanks Regina. I appreciate your kind visit.

Susan Lawrence August 28, 2022 at 7:02 AM You have described the fleeting beauty of Autumn so lovingly Richard . I adore the colors and the reality you embed in your words . Majestic and gone too soon ! Wonderful to read more of your poems . Hugs and blessings, Susan :) Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2022 at 6:39 PM Thanks, blessings to you as well.

Harry Horsman August 25, 2022 at 5:08 PM Oh you lead the way again, my poetic friend. Exquisite poetry, even makes death beautiful. Richard Lamoureux August 25, 2022 at 10:08 PM You are kind Harry.

Mystic Rose Rose August 21, 2022 at 1:26 PM Your poetry is beautiful, and it glimmers no matter what the season Richard, well done, a successfully written beauty :) Richard Lamoureux August 22, 2022 at 10:49 AM You are kind, what a nice surprise to have you drop by.

Sotto Poet August 21, 2022 at 7:41 AM Wonderful pictures of the Autumn you conveyed. I really enjoyed reading your poetry, Richard. I thought the metaphors you used in conjunction with your lovely diction added a lot of glitz to your amazing writing. Welcome back to soup and good luck in the contest. Richard Lamoureux August 22, 2022 at 10:53 AM Thanks so much for your kind words.