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Feasting of the Soul

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                                x  x  x   x   x          x  x  x x  x
                                               x x          x x
                            x Autumn leaves flow past my window x
                         x Colored leaves flit past my aching heart x
                      X As long  as you are away, love, my sorrow  x
                   x Does not depart, deep within my soul I long-  x   
                    x  There's an emptiness that can't  be filled so x
                      x   do not even begin to start to try to con-  x
                       x   sole, only tears like   leaves will drop    x
                         x  my only consolation is for your return x
                           x  Holy Spirit once more fill my heart x
                             x use me like the decomposition of x
                               x  the redbud leaf, or the maple   x
                                x mulch, that enriches the earth x
                                   x  feeding the tree for next   x
                                      x year's beauty for man x
                                        x kind's  feasting of x
                                          x   of his heart   x
                                            x or his soul X
                                                  x x x
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Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Congrats on your win. It's so pretty.
Kendrick Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Why, thank you, Andrea. I appreciate you stopping by with congratulations. Sara
Empress Avatar
October 7, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Congratulations on your win dear poetess well deserved
Kendrick Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 4:16 AM
Why, thank you, IE. I appreciate the visit with congrats. Sara
Baker Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 4:32 PM
Lovely shape poem, Sara. Your words were heartfelt and strong. When our loved one is away, only the Holy Spirit can fill the void. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Kendrick Avatar
October 7, 2023 at 6:49 AM
Yes, Bill, the Holy Spirit is our great comforter. Thank you for the nice review of my work. Sara
Empress Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 10:14 AM
Tears fall like leaves.: such a heartfelt write and i love the shape you’ve created so artistically! Truly an impressive and soulful write!
Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 11:52 AM
Some days for one reason or another those tears do fall, IE. I thank God it is not very often though. I like to be as cheerful as I can be most of the time. Your visits encourage me. Sara
Buhagiar Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Such an original shape and I admire the mixture of poetry and spirituality. Blessings.
Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Victor, I am so glad you like it. Your visits always are like a spot of sunshine on a cloudy day. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 8:43 AM
Great wordsmithing! The title portends something different and you’ve stolen the show by seasoning it with Christianity. Love the decomposition enriching the earth for mankind’s feasting of his heart and soul. A fave, dear one!
Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Kim, You faving this one is an honor for me. I appreciate you doing that. Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 2:16 PM
WOW!!! What a write/shape. "Love It" Have a wonderful day................
Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 3:57 AM
Thank you, Paula. Your visit is a nice surprise. I haven't seen you around in a long time. Sara
Andresen Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 12:49 PM
- A lovely poem ... great shape, Sara :) - If it's for contest, I wish you good luck :) - hugs
Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 1:08 PM
Anne-Lise, thanks for the well wishes. I appreciate your point of view. Sara K
Rolland Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 12:23 PM
this kind of words and sentiments, match perfectly with automn well done poet
Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 1:08 PM
Why, thank you, Yann. Thanks for the well done. Sara K
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