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Faded Leaf

By the serene riverside I found a faded yellow leaf withering blades portrayed ferocious storms in the journey I have been clinging to it trampled patches of scars a memento of grey veins broken dreams embedded somewhere in the midrib frayed memories conjugating along oscillating spine still vibrating in pain to undulating frequencies I stop this isn't how the leaf should be so I plunge it into the river glowering greedily to drown it perhaps but those scars get washed away vibrating veins attain equilibrium the leaf floats to the surface with faded memoirs to be forgotten I pick it up gleaming in moist droplets reborn by the gaiety riverside I leave it there and walk ahead another journey awaits the leaf and me we turn pages beyond borders of this river Writtten: July 14, 2020 July NA or HM Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France ~HM in Strand Completely New (10),Any Form,Any Theme Poetry Contest Judged on July 17, 2020

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Howard Kerr

Date: 8/2/2020 1:01:00 AM

Congratulations, Aditi, on a monumental ode deeply rooted in pathos and creativity. A wonderful win. Howard

V. Deepa

Date: 7/30/2020 11:49:00 PM

Lovely ending Aditi mam:-) beautiful emotions drifted me along as I read. Congratulations on your wonderful win:-) Like always your golden ink inspires everyone here.Keep writing and glowing:-)Take care. Much love:-)

Emile Pinet

Date: 7/30/2020 2:34:00 PM

This poem is so good that it flows off the tongue like syrup, leaving a bittersweet after taste....delicious! Emile.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/29/2020 9:36:00 PM

Aditi, my friend, you take us on a wonderful journey of hope and restoration. Congratulations on your win. Hugs and many blessings!

Constance La France

Date: 7/29/2020 5:38:00 PM

Aditi, congratulations on your win in my NA/HM contest for July with this excellent write, a FAV for me _Constance

Eve Roper

Date: 7/29/2020 1:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve

Edward Ibeh

Date: 7/29/2020 11:01:00 AM

Definitely underrated, Aditi. Heartiest congratulations on your fine win!:-)

John Watt

Date: 7/29/2020 8:54:00 AM

A beautiful tale of washing clean the past memories that drag us down, using the lovely leaf as a focal point. As always, I clue into your great scientific vocabulary that you draw from and use so poetically: conjugating, oscillating, vibrating in undulating frequencies, equilibrium. I'm inspired by that, and will be trying to introduce more of that into my poetry. Congratulations on your #1 win today, it's nice to see this gorgeous poetry acknowledged in this way. Blessings, dear friend ~ John

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/17/2020 2:53:00 AM

It is truly amazing what you can do with a leaf, a leaf! Wow! Amazing!

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 4:01:00 AM

I am so glad you loved it Caren. Thank you for appreciating :)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 7/16/2020 5:57:00 PM

Briliant piece, as always! Good luck in the contest, Aditi:-)

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 4:01:00 AM

Thank you for your kind wishes Edward :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/16/2020 7:27:00 AM

This is so lovely and inspirational, Aditi! Janice

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 4:00:00 AM

Glad you loved it Janice. Thank you for appreciating :)

Joseph May

Date: 7/15/2020 5:06:00 PM

In all things there is a story, and you tell he story of the faded leaf well Aditi, best wishes..

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 4:00:00 AM

I am glad you love my muse Joseph. Thank you for your kind appreciation :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2020 4:44:00 PM

This is very cool, Aditi, I especially liked the way you ended it comparing yourself to the leaf.

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 3:59:00 AM

Glad you loved it Andrea. Thank you for your kind appreciation. :)

Jenish Somadas

Date: 7/15/2020 5:12:00 AM

So happy to witness the magic, a simple leaf invoked in you.. Great write Aditi.. Good luck..

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 3:59:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and kind appreciation Jenish! Blessings :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/15/2020 4:27:00 AM

Such an inspirational story, Aditi, you pen deeply:)

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 3:59:00 AM

Glad you love it Jo! Thank you for appreciating :)

Jcb Brul

Date: 7/15/2020 2:03:00 AM

Dear Aditi, you took my breath away with this enchanting piece. I can imagine you picking that faded leaf and tenderly plunging it into the river. You made my day! This is a FAVE...

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 3:58:00 AM

I am so blessed to receive your kind appreciation dear friend. Thank you for the fave and your generous encouragement. Blessings and love :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 7/14/2020 7:57:00 PM

This is so beautiful and creative, Aditi! I love how you told a story through one leaf...a sure winner! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/29/2020 3:58:00 AM

Glad you loved it Rhonda. Thank you for your kind appreciation. Much love :)

James Long

Date: 7/14/2020 10:07:00 AM

. 111 Words . Here . “Life” 'Lesson #1' . There is a "Mighty Bridge" continuing on into and all throughout this very "Moment." Moving on in "Peace Infinitely!" "Stretching Out" from shore to shore "Rising Up" over the quiet lands, of our "Hate" of our "Love" "Rising Up" over the "Muddy Waters" of our "Indifference" "Towards" "These Efforts." This "Bridge" is the "Mighty Bridge" of "The Conscious and Continuous Journey" into the "Full Acceptance" of our "Creator" of "Ourselves" of "All Life" for just how this "Is" and "Can "All" Be" with "All" of us "Working Together" "Ever-Diligently" "With" our "Creator" and with "All Life" "Consistently" "Continuously, and "Ever-Patiently." Our "Mighty" and Ever-Generous "Creator" will "Meet, and "Greet" us, "Here!"

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/14/2020 10:13:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful words James!