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Dances With Leaves

Leaves of burnished gold take flight Whirling spirals, with childish delight A final pirouette without a sound Before they sadly hit the ground Their dance is done, they take their place Piously accepting autumn,with simple grace Wearing faded colors of garnet, gold and green They serenely exit, from the final scene The footlights diminished for another year Until the choreographer of Spring, faithfully reappears Leaves will emerge in sunshine and bathe in the rain A glorious celebration for the dance to begin again

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 11/3/2021 7:34:00 PM

This is such a pretty and fun poem. I enjoyed it so much. This line is my favorite, "Wearing faded colors of garnet, gold, and green" It made me think of a children's poem I taught my 5-year-olds years ago. I just have to share. I wish I knew the author, I'd like to give her credit here. Leaves are falling down, down down. Some are green, some are brown, some wear a yellow and purple gown. :-)

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 11/4/2021 2:54:00 PM

Hi Marikate, Glad you liked it. And I love the fact you shared the children's poem : "leaves are falling down, down down.ETC... adorable and sweet. Blessings, Paulette

John Watt

Date: 11/1/2021 10:35:00 PM

I can tell how much you must adore autumn just by reading this glorious tribute to her colors and changes. I love your beautiful line 'Piously accepting autumn,with simple grace' ... may we be as serene in our acceptance of life's seasons as the falling leaves of autumn. Wonderful use of dance imagery throughout, I particularly enjoyed 'Until the choreographer of Spring, faithfully reappears'. More delightful writing from your talented pen ~ John

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 11/2/2021 2:41:00 PM

Hi John, Yes, autumn is my favorite time of year, and I am glad that I was able to capture the essence of the season, delivering it to all our poetic 'Soupers'. Thank you for your always encouraging and generous comments. Blessings, Paulette

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 10/25/2021 4:06:00 AM

Paulette, this is a delightful personification of a seasonal panorama; a pleasure to read.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/25/2021 4:37:00 AM

Hi Geoffrey, Thank you for commenting on 'Dances wtih Leaves'...autumn is my favorite time of year, so inspiring! Blessings, Paulette

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/24/2021 4:48:00 PM

Love this :) Awesome write. God bless you. Love, Gina

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/25/2021 4:38:00 AM

Hi Gina, Thank you, autumn is such an inspiration to me! Blessings, Paulette

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 10/24/2021 4:29:00 PM

This is delightful, Paulette: I love your dancing leaves poems. Best SuZ

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/25/2021 4:40:00 AM

Hi SuZ, I am happy you felt 'delight' in Dancing Leaves, it is my favorite time of year, so inspirational. Blessings, Paulette

Jan Allison

Date: 10/24/2021 11:29:00 AM

what a delightful autumnal dance, thanks for sharing Paulette:-) hugs Jan xx

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/25/2021 4:41:00 AM

Hi Jan, I love the "Dance".....thanks for stopping by and commenting! Blessings, Paulette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/23/2021 10:05:00 AM

the dance that comes again and again, so beautifully described, paulette. now THIS was a new one for me!!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/24/2021 10:05:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, glad you enjoyed it! Blessings, Paulette

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 10/22/2021 11:47:00 PM

A final pirouette without a sound Before they sadly hit the ground.....Nice image Paulette....Delice

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/24/2021 10:07:00 AM

Hi Delice, I appreciate your stopping by and commenting, glad you enoyed it. P.S. How are you feeling? Blessings, Paulette

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/21/2021 7:21:00 PM

Paulette, you've created a fantastic poem. Such a brilliant and artistic present to Autumn that you paint in words. Your faultless wording and wonderful rhyming add to the enchantment of your poem.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/22/2021 8:40:00 AM

Lasaad, your artistic acumen inspires me and validates my work. Thank you. Blessings, Paulette

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 10/21/2021 9:43:00 AM

Wow such an artistic awesome offering to autumn that you paint in words so creatively. Kudos for this masterpiece!!! Plz do read and comment my newest poem too .^^^^^^^<<<<<<<>>>>>>•°»

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/22/2021 8:42:00 AM

Thank you for your "Kudos" on my work....I focus on painting pictures with words. Will certainly stop by your page~would love to read your work. Blessings, Paulette

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/20/2021 8:49:00 PM

Hello Paulette ... a beautiful scene in words; almost like natures ballet - thanks Paulette - Lindsay

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/21/2021 6:42:00 AM

Hi Lindsay, your insightful vision of the image I am painting is perfect,"natures ballet"~ Thank you for stopping by! Blessings, Paulette

John Gondolf

Date: 10/18/2021 1:22:00 PM

I love this beautiful imagery of Autumn, Paulette, as the leaves take their final bow for the season. I enjoyed reading this. John

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/21/2021 6:47:00 AM

Hi John, Thank you for commenting on 'Dances with Leaves'~ Autumn inspires me to paint with words, so the imagery naturally unfolds. Blessings, Paulette

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/18/2021 1:04:00 AM

Animal, plant or human, we all go through the cycle of life, many trees live much longer than us, but sadly their populated branches of Autumn colors now fall, bow down and have no option but to accept their exit, maybe re-incarnation is theirs alone, going forward, just a vivid imagination. Autumn is a season of passion as is Spring a season of a promise of eternal love. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Hugs and blessings Paulette, Jennifer.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/18/2021 8:19:00 AM

Hi Jennifer, yes life is a perpetual cycle..... Thanks for stopping by. Blessings, Paulette

Gary Radice

Date: 10/18/2021 12:13:00 AM

You capture the silence of leaves falling beautifully Paulette. Cheers - Gary

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/18/2021 8:19:00 AM

Hi Gary, Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comments on my piece. Blessings, Paulette

Karen Jones

Date: 10/17/2021 4:40:00 PM

This is full of beauty love the ideas and how you express them. Bravo, Karen

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/17/2021 5:52:00 PM

Thank you Karen, your comments are inspiring..... Blessings, Paulette

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 10/17/2021 1:29:00 PM

Lovely piece Paulette on the highlights of autumn leaves as they come our way at this time. Blessings, Gordon

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/17/2021 1:33:00 PM

Thank you for 'lovely'comment on my piece.....I tried to capture the essence of this beautiful season. Blessings, Paulette

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/17/2021 11:10:00 AM

I dislike autumn - and winter even more - as sunshine brightens my day, but you have done a very nice job of reminding us of its beauty . . . .Aloha!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/17/2021 12:28:00 PM

Hi Rico, glad you enjoyed my poem even though autumn is not your favorite time of year…..I imagine you don’t have the brilliant display in Hawaii that we do here, in the North East. Thanks for stopping by my page. Blessings, Paulette

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/17/2021 7:53:00 AM

Beautifully written, Paulette...full of symbolism, rhythm, and color. Thank you for sharing it! Despite the environment's advice to "enjoy the moment," we must believe in the future as well.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/17/2021 7:58:00 AM

Lasaad, your insightful comments warm my heart. Thank you. Blessings, Paulette

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/17/2021 6:30:00 AM

This soothes my soul. Lovely piece. Thanks as well for your visit and asking about our grandson. He’s now seven months old and doing very well. ;0)

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/17/2021 7:53:00 AM

Hello again Rick, we all can use a little soul soothing these days..... Glad to hear your grandson is doing well, 7 months of joy! Blessings, Paulette

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/17/2021 4:09:00 AM

Loving this metaphoric masterpiece, especially this part " The footlights diminished for another year Until the choreographer of Spring, faithfully reappears"

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/17/2021 7:55:00 AM

Hi Caren, glad you enjoyed my piece....I love the ballet and I delight in autumn but as you quoted "The footlights diminished" etc. there is that temporary sadness until "Spring faithfully appears." Blessings, Paulette

Paul Callus

Date: 10/17/2021 3:18:00 AM

Such a delightful 'dance', Paulette...full of imagery, movement and colour. Nature teaches us to 'accept the present' and have faith in the future. ~ Best regards // paul

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/17/2021 7:57:00 AM

Hi Paul, your comments certainly validate what I was poetically trying to say.....Thank You! Blessings, Paulette

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/16/2021 10:16:00 PM

Lovely description of autumn leaves swirling in the wind.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/17/2021 7:57:00 AM

Thank you Victor....glad you enjoyed it. Blessings, Paulette

Laura Leiser

Date: 10/16/2021 8:17:00 PM

Wonderful autumn imagery in your stellar poem, Paulette! Enjoyed this! :)

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/16/2021 8:28:00 PM

Thank you Laura, I love painting with words! Blessings, Paulette

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/16/2021 7:49:00 PM

Dear Paulette, you capture the rapture of swirling Autumn leaves with bittersweet beauty as your last wonderful stanza leaves me looking forward to Spring. A splendid piece! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/16/2021 8:16:00 PM

Thank you Susan, Autumn certainly is 'bittersweet'. Blessings, Paulette

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/16/2021 7:35:00 PM

That third couplet is to die for -- 'their dance is done... piously accepting autumn.' Wonderful, Paulette! Here's to a graceful exit for Autumn, an easy winter, and a glorious arrival for Spring! Seasons for Reasons ~ Gershon

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 10/16/2021 8:27:00 PM

Gershon, Autumn is the most passionate season....hence the dramatic expression of the 3rd couplet...Thank you for your comments and yes, here's to an 'easy winter, and a glorious arrival for Spring"...Amen. Blessings, Paulette