John Hamilton Poet Rhyme

Falling Leaves, Beautiful Demise

Leaves talking, beautiful demise

If a leaf could talk, it would say, please, take your time
life is acted out in stages, every song has it's rhyme
When a leaf dies, its dynamic impressions in its flight
a stunning display of artistry, dazzling to the sight

Green turns to crimson, flaming tangerine and gold
a leaf's transforming demise is a beauty to behold
As sap runs dry, youthful vitality turns evanescent
the beauty of a leaf's demise is resplendent iridescence

A leaf's downfall, granted, is a casualty of the season
it's journey into oblivion, is transfixing beyond reason
When a leaf, takes its leave, exits gracefully the scene
We're left breathless with the vision, an event to be seen



September17,2016

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Sara Kendrick November 5, 2017 at 7:10 AM Good flow, rhyme and rhythm..Enjoyed reading ..Thanks for considering my poem, "Peanut Brittle", in your contest..Sara John Hamilton November 5, 2017 at 8:18 AM Thanks for the visit and nice comment Sara, I remember, your poem was very good.

Phil Capitano October 18, 2016 at 1:38 PM To use your own words, John, this poem has a 'resplendent iridescence'. Beautiful. John Hamilton October 18, 2016 at 2:38 PM Thanks so much Phil, nice to hear from you!

Constance La France October 16, 2016 at 1:29 PM john this is a beautiful poem that I loved a lot, congratulations on you win in my contest John Hamilton October 16, 2016 at 2:26 PM Thanks Constance

Nette Onclaud October 15, 2016 at 12:32 AM your mellow work deserves a win, john.. my sweet congrats! John Hamilton October 15, 2016 at 12:57 PM Thanks Nette

Agnes Krampe October 14, 2016 at 5:37 PM Congrats on your win, John. John Hamilton October 14, 2016 at 6:17 PM Thanks Agnes

Morgen Farmer September 27, 2016 at 7:30 PM Great job John. "life is acted out in stages, every song has it's rhyme", that's life in a nutshell. Hope your poem wins the contest. John Hamilton September 27, 2016 at 9:02 PM Thanks Morgan, glad you enjoyed it.

Joanna Daniel September 24, 2016 at 8:25 AM Wow, amazing work, John:) a fave and 7:) John Hamilton September 24, 2016 at 12:52 PM Thanks Jo

The Grahamburglar September 19, 2016 at 12:20 PM Hey John, thanks for stopping by my page this morning. I thought I'd return the favor, and I am happy I did. I really enjoyed this one. Full of beautiful phrases, and vivid descriptions. Best of luck in the contest, I wouldn't be surprised to see this do well. -G John Hamilton September 19, 2016 at 12:34 PM Thanks so much for the visit and comment!

Sunita U.D Palawon September 18, 2016 at 12:13 AM Teaches a lot...what comes of dust goes to dust! Well penned friend. Enjoyed it.:) John Hamilton September 18, 2016 at 7:44 AM Thanks Sunita, appreciate the visit and comment!

Phillip Garcia September 17, 2016 at 8:39 PM This is a very unique take on the theme and done eloquently well (no surprise there). P.S. - take a look at your apostrophes in the first three lines in the 3rd stanza. I think maybe "leafs" needs one where "it's" doesn't. Excellent poem, my friend Phillip Garcia September 17, 2016 at 10:39 PM I didn't mean to worry you - sorry just thought I'd point it out just in case. I did survive the walk but my flipping feet STILL hurt. In hindsight the gesture would have been just as romantic (and had the same result, sadly) had I not bothered with any of it at all John Hamilton September 17, 2016 at 10:06 PM I don't know now you got me worried, I thought with fall, everyone would think of leaves as in a leaf, now I don't know what to do, maybe I messed up. Oh well let's see how it goes, thanks for corrections on punctuation, gotta give it more thought made the changes thanks again. (I see you survived the walk home)

Andrea Dietrich September 17, 2016 at 8:20 PM Your title is so beautiful. I like your approach to the theme!! Well done. John Hamilton September 17, 2016 at 10:03 PM Thanks Andrea, I guess I'm the only one who thought of autumn leaves? Now I'm second guessing myself, what else could it be about hmmm?

Brenda Mcgrath September 17, 2016 at 6:26 PM Beautiful poem John! I love the phrase "a leafs demise is resplendent iridescence." John Hamilton September 17, 2016 at 7:39 PM Thanks for your visit and comment Brenda, much appreciated!

Daniel Turner September 17, 2016 at 4:55 PM This is a great smooth flowing rhyme, John. Very impressive! Good luck in contest. It should do well! John Hamilton September 17, 2016 at 5:20 PM thanks Daniel, that was quick wow!