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Entry for the Deciduous Poetry Contest: Sponsored by:  Craig Cornish 

First Sight

Then, such a fleeting glimpse I had of thee;
eyes caught in passing trains, that summer past.
As time, in that moment did morph from fast,
to deathly still, the more that we could see
into each others eyes with such degree
to burn an image in my soul, to last
all the tormenting years that since have passed;
and I have spent without you close to me.

A russet leaf that takes its flight in Fall
will not unfold anew come next years Spring
instead, dissolve, to feed green shoots to come.
Each season watch the tree grow ever tall
until, in time, as wills, a child will swing
beneath it’s branches, watched by dad, and mom.
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Kauffman Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Congratulations on your win, Terry. I agree with Susan this poem is soulful and it is wistful all at the same time. I love the line "a russet leaf that takes its flight in Fall will not unfold anew come next years Spring." What a wonderfully expressed perception. There is such tenderness expressed as the tree grows and matures. Sending you blessings!
Miller Avatar
January 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Thank you Sam
Ashley Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Dear Terry, your soulful poem eloquently captures the cycle of life and love. Beautiful, expressive poetry. Congratulations for your success in Craig’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Miller Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Thank you so much Susan
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