Fall's Allegiance

Autumn leaves dance in the wind
As its breath awakens the trees
The limbs tremble in defiance
As they try to resist the breeze

The trees shiver in the cool morning air
As the dew gives way to the frost
They know their armor will soon be gone
For all of their leaves will be lost

Winter stands ready to enter the stage
And for Autumn to relinquish its hold
It's time for Winter to abandon its slumber
And Autumn must welcome the cold

Winter demands Fall's allegiance
Like a General shouting commands
Autumn must follow its orders
For the time of change is at hand

Winter's cold winds show restraint
As Autumn surrenders in shame
The trees bow down in silence
With Winter's persistence to blame

Winter takes it's rightful place
Til Spring revenges Fall's death
But Winter will battle until the end
Til it breathes its final breath
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May 25, 2010 at 3:41 PM
I'm outta breath reading it- just kidding- a very inventive write Larry- Congrats
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May 23, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Congrats Larry on your win in Paula's contest with this awesome write ..enjoy another great win...with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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May 22, 2010 at 11:27 PM
a good seasonal poem, Larry, with lots of personification going on! Congrats on your HM. LUv, andrea
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May 22, 2010 at 9:18 AM
This is an absolutely terrific poem. Great rhyme, wonderful rythym, nice meter. Very well written and easy to read. Nice job. Joe
Taylor Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Changing seasons well described. Nice job, Larry
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