Nette Onclaud Poet Free verse

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Autumn Leaves Contest of Jcb Brul Submitted 9 Sept 24

Falling Leaves

A trellis of leaves flutters so naturally, 
reams hanging free… timeless in a swirl
on the curving breasts of night. And they dance,
prance without restraint
onto altitudes of orbital light,
glistening through their
 russet-gold flesh…

Somehow, these leaflets enter into my 
dazzled world as if to murmur:
“We are here, but not for a long, my dear
so you must learn our celestial song ,
unfurl your wings across melodious rivers--
come dance with us ,your beauty fills…”

And my hips jut out like a riot
of dragonflies, butterflies, fireflies
towards the same aurora, draped
 in a voile-skirt's embrace; my
arms and limbs circling in shapes unknown...mysterious
as autumn's moonlit croon,

while leaves flicker into a hushed 
tempo of nightfall's revelry,
deliriously untame..

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Sara Kendrick October 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM I see your delightful work on the winners' list. I am so happy for you that it is there. Way to go. Congratulations. Sara K

Linda Alice Fowler October 25, 2024 at 9:47 AM Congratulations Nette! :)

Joanna Daniel October 24, 2024 at 2:00 AM Wow! Beautiful, Nette, congratulations:)

Paula Goldsmith October 23, 2024 at 1:01 PM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Falling Leaves" write again. Have a wonderful Autumn day writing away.................

Duke Beaufort October 20, 2024 at 8:12 AM Nette, this sweet poem makes it clear we need to watch nature with a keen eye. A year is a long time to wait to see this again, and it is nice to enjoy it now. Smiles!

Paige Hind October 10, 2024 at 4:31 PM Lovely..."A trellis of leaves flutters so naturally, reams hanging free… timeless in a swirl on the curving breasts of night. " That's a really beautiful beginning....

Sam Kauffman October 10, 2024 at 11:22 AM Dear Nette, once again your mastery of words and images shines. Love the central theme of "leaves" and their temporal lives. These images are so visceral - they have a pulse! Best wishes for the contest. Autumn blessings of joy to you.

Len Gasun October 9, 2024 at 10:05 PM This is a very fantastic and gorgeous poem my dearest poet friend and sis! I can also hear clearly the leaflets murmurings with their lovely celestial songs in this marvelous write of yours. I love it so much and enjoyed immensely. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith October 9, 2024 at 1:11 PM I enjoyed reading your lovely "Falling Leaves" write. This is a great time of the year. "Good Luck" if for a contest... Enjoy your day....................

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 9, 2024 at 9:50 AM Dear Nette, I love Autumn and your imagism was so full of images of the season that I felt like I was there. I wanted to sing and this is my favorite verses: “We are here, but not for a long, my dear so you must learn our celestial song , unfurl your wings across melodious rivers-- come dance with us ,your beauty fills…” And again maybe you can sign it for us. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel