Laura Mckenzie Poet Free verse

Death's Bell

Oh quivering earthbound leaf
You lie so perished in the icy snow
You stood out along the smeared snow that lined the streets
And now darkened shadows hide in doorways
Wreaths that have faded from their jade freshness
Piled up along the streets 
Waiting 
To be collected into the disparaging trash cans 
Your time is fatigued  
Your purpose fulfilled, once intrigued 
But blowing in the vernal winds of tomorrow 
Await your seed 
Thriving on a spring aurora
The chimes carried a tune in flight

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Robin L. Gass February 14, 2009 at 11:21 AM Beautiful, Laura. The imagery is lovely and there is a mournful feeling woven through it that fits the title so well. Great job! Love, Robin

John Rhinem January 8, 2009 at 11:27 AM I like this write-filled with more than just one meatphor it seems!? Smile~actually, it is somewhat amazing-as images of human life fill its words of thoughts lined with truths and wisdoms....almost as if a darkened cloud-yet emitting this light for its reader to ponder!? I loved it~for again, its shows your depthful abilities as a writer of substance and creativity, which imparts the afore mentioned gifts!!~"Love, John!":) On we go....

Carrie Richards January 6, 2009 at 3:24 PM It makes me sad each year, to discard the beauty that brought us cheer during the holidays. You put that into such an emotional poem. Well done! ~ Carrie

Derrick Burton January 6, 2009 at 3:01 PM love the title and your words which gives this poem a certain light of darkness feel to it. enjoyed reading it, have a great day.