Paulette Calasibetta Poet Couplet

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 November 3, 2021 at 7:34 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 November 4, 2021 at 2:54 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 November 1, 2021 at 10:35 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 November 2, 2021 at 2:41 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 October 25, 2021 at 4:06 AM Paulette, this is a delightful personification of a seasonal panorama; a pleasure to read. Paulette Calasibetta October 25, 2021 at 4:37 AM Hi Geoffrey, Thank you for commenting on 'Dances wtih Leaves'...autumn is my favorite time of year, so inspiring! Blessings, Paulette

Regina Mcintosh October 24, 2021 at 4:48 PM Love this :) Awesome write. God bless you. Love, Gina Paulette Calasibetta October 25, 2021 at 4:38 AM Hi Gina, Thank you, autumn is such an inspiration to me! Blessings, Paulette

Suzanne Delaney October 24, 2021 at 4:29 PM This is delightful, Paulette: I love your dancing leaves poems. Best SuZ Paulette Calasibetta October 25, 2021 at 4:40 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 October 24, 2021 at 11:29 AM what a delightful autumnal dance, thanks for sharing Paulette:-) hugs Jan xx Paulette Calasibetta October 25, 2021 at 4:41 AM Hi Jan, I love the "Dance".....thanks for stopping by and commenting! Blessings, Paulette

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2021 at 10:05 AM the dance that comes again and again, so beautifully described, paulette. now THIS was a new one for me!! Paulette Calasibetta October 24, 2021 at 10:05 AM Thank you Andrea, glad you enjoyed it! Blessings, Paulette

Delice Arleen Skelly October 22, 2021 at 11:47 PM A final pirouette without a sound Before they sadly hit the ground.....Nice image Paulette....Delice Paulette Calasibetta October 24, 2021 at 10:07 AM Hi Delice, I appreciate your stopping by and commenting, glad you enoyed it. P.S. How are you feeling? Blessings, Paulette

Sotto Poet October 21, 2021 at 7:21 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 October 22, 2021 at 8:40 AM Lasaad, your artistic acumen inspires me and validates my work. Thank you. Blessings, Paulette

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri October 21, 2021 at 9:43 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 October 22, 2021 at 8:42 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 October 20, 2021 at 8:49 PM Hello Paulette ... a beautiful scene in words; almost like natures ballet - thanks Paulette - Lindsay Paulette Calasibetta October 21, 2021 at 6:42 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 October 18, 2021 at 1:22 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 October 21, 2021 at 6:47 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 October 18, 2021 at 1:04 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 October 18, 2021 at 8:19 AM Hi Jennifer, yes life is a perpetual cycle..... Thanks for stopping by. Blessings, Paulette

Gary Radice October 18, 2021 at 12:13 AM You capture the silence of leaves falling beautifully Paulette. Cheers - Gary Paulette Calasibetta October 18, 2021 at 8:19 AM Hi Gary, Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comments on my piece. Blessings, Paulette

Karen Jones October 17, 2021 at 4:40 PM This is full of beauty love the ideas and how you express them. Bravo, Karen Paulette Calasibetta October 17, 2021 at 5:52 PM Thank you Karen, your comments are inspiring..... Blessings, Paulette

Gordon Mcconnell October 17, 2021 at 1:29 PM Lovely piece Paulette on the highlights of autumn leaves as they come our way at this time. Blessings, Gordon Paulette Calasibetta October 17, 2021 at 1:33 PM Thank you for 'lovely'comment on my piece.....I tried to capture the essence of this beautiful season. Blessings, Paulette

Rico Leffanta October 17, 2021 at 11:10 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 October 17, 2021 at 12:28 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 October 17, 2021 at 7:53 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 October 17, 2021 at 7:58 AM Lasaad, your insightful comments warm my heart. Thank you. Blessings, Paulette

Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2021 at 6:30 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 October 17, 2021 at 7:53 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 October 17, 2021 at 4:09 AM Loving this metaphoric masterpiece, especially this part " The footlights diminished for another year Until the choreographer of Spring, faithfully reappears" Paulette Calasibetta October 17, 2021 at 7:55 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 October 17, 2021 at 3:18 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 October 17, 2021 at 7:57 AM Hi Paul, your comments certainly validate what I was poetically trying to say.....Thank You! Blessings, Paulette

Victor Buhagiar October 16, 2021 at 10:16 PM Lovely description of autumn leaves swirling in the wind. Paulette Calasibetta October 17, 2021 at 7:57 AM Thank you Victor....glad you enjoyed it. Blessings, Paulette

Laura Leiser October 16, 2021 at 8:17 PM Wonderful autumn imagery in your stellar poem, Paulette! Enjoyed this! :) Paulette Calasibetta October 16, 2021 at 8:28 PM Thank you Laura, I love painting with words! Blessings, Paulette

Susan Ashley October 16, 2021 at 7:49 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 October 16, 2021 at 8:16 PM Thank you Susan, Autumn certainly is 'bittersweet'. Blessings, Paulette

Gershon Wolf October 16, 2021 at 7:35 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 October 16, 2021 at 8:27 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