Roy Jerden Poet Rhyme

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August 23, 2012

Delicacy of Leaves

Crash! Bang! Poof! The angry leaves assault my roof
My canine friend turns end to end, and cries out with a woof
I grab my rake and take a break, enjoying autumn's show
No haste to battle Zephyr's breath, with such a fine tableau

Then a pause and silence falls, and time slows to a crawl
Molecules of red and gold in fractal loops enthrall
Leafy fingers stroke my brow, a delicate caress
Cares and worries leave my mind and harried thoughts regress

A second seems forever as I'm lost in reverie
A timeless crystal moment of deep serenity
Then I stir, my eyes unblur and I roll up my sleeves
I put my mind in focus, and begin to rake the leaves

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Poet Destroyer A April 18, 2015 at 3:19 PM Roy, Congratulations, in Rob's Golden days contest. Take Care ~LINDA~

Constance La France April 10, 2015 at 4:40 PM Roy, congratulations on your win with this beautifully written poem of a golden moment, a perfect 7

MD Johnson April 10, 2015 at 3:00 PM Enjoyed immensely. Congratulations.

Nette Onclaud April 9, 2015 at 2:45 AM big cheers on your win, roy... a most descriptive, personal write!

Tammy Reams April 8, 2015 at 7:29 PM Congrats Roy on your win!

Eve Roper April 8, 2015 at 1:29 PM Congratulations on your well-deserved win... wonderful write and a 7. Blessings dear friend Eve

Carrie Richards April 8, 2015 at 9:35 AM Often, it only takes a moment to reflect and restore our sense of happiness....these are treasured moments we often don't appreciate quite enough. The heart of a poet is more likely to see, and appreciate this brief breath of happiness !! Love this!

Rob Carmack April 8, 2015 at 5:51 AM I like your style with this. An excellent write. Congrats.

Poet Destroyer A April 13, 2013 at 10:15 PM Roy, a very nice and awesome poem. Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week :-). Take care, and enjoy the new upcoming week. Always & Forever! GOODNIGHT **LINDA*

Gordon Mcconnell April 8, 2013 at 8:40 AM really enjoyable read Roy, you sound a poet who likes to do things differently, must read more of your work, thanks for sharing, have a blessed day, Gordon

Carrie Richards March 27, 2013 at 3:41 PM I read your ("about the poem") story....and then the poem......your friend would be smiling to read that you met the challenge! :)

Skat A March 7, 2013 at 11:18 AM Love your poem Roy~Yours truly *SKAT

Poet Destroyer A March 1, 2013 at 9:13 PM Roy, thank you very much for considering my 100 % nature contest..Congratulations in showing off Natures true after glow, always~ PD

Andrea Dietrich February 24, 2013 at 5:26 PM roy, I am glad to finally have seen this one. I read your "about this poem" part. It's so cool when friends inspire us this way. That's how I got on the road to writing a lot. A friend gave me a personal challenge just like this one!

Vicky Tsiluma December 6, 2012 at 11:51 PM I like this! It reminds us to take a moment and just breathe - that even the most unlikely thing can effect our lives when we least expect it. Well penned Roy! Roy Jerden December 7, 2012 at 6:21 AM Thanks, Vicky!

Jon A Cavanaugh November 27, 2012 at 10:49 PM I loved the rhyming scheme of your poem. Such an enjoyable read. Great write!

Annie Lander August 26, 2012 at 1:13 PM the best poem i read for the day love you you see enjoy mother nature with all her elements profound