Sandra Haight Poet Iambic Pentameter

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Written, September 18, 2026
For The Contest, “Leaves Of Life”
Theme: Foliage Of Farewell
Sponsor: Hiya Sharma

Image: Memorials.com

Foliage of Farewell

The sad foliage of farewell each year
makes Summer's glory fade away too soon-
and letting go acknowledges the fear
of losing those young verdant leaves of June.

So blessed are Summer scenes that last full term-
complete their fullness by the start of Fall.
But often nature fails to reconfirm
next season's entry includes one and all.

And yes, dear Mom, your Summer went too fast,
without a chance to complete Autumn's scene.
At fifty-five, that Summer was your last;
you left us on September-day fifteen.

I live each season with the thought of you
beneath the leaves of Fall and Winter snow.
But come September, realize it's true;
you rest in peace of your last Summer's glow. 

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