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FOREVER AUTUMN

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I enter the third season of my life approaching my Autumn years I marvel at the shriveled withered leaves as they silently swirl in the wind I see russet, brown and golden ones fall their decay will soon rejuvenate the soil I bend to examine a fallen wrinkled leaf its veins a reminder of aged wizened hands I know my final wish will be granted when I'm scattered like leaves upon the ground 16/4/18

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Mick Talbot

Date: 5/16/2018 7:32:00 PM

Another one of charm, beauty and truth. Proof, poets, not as some people think, are not aloof. Through autumns hues and more forsooth. Jan, you write heartfelt, this time no spoof. The fading leaves of autumn evoking memories of their youth. Your poetry, your soul exposed, so couth!

JAN ALLISON
Date: 5/16/2018 7:34:00 PM

Thanks Mick, I can write the odd decent serious poem and this is one of my faves for many many reasons:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/2/2018 2:36:00 PM

Wonderful, Jan. Which contest was this in? Big Congrats to you.

JAN ALLISON
Date: 5/2/2018 2:39:00 PM

I won with Brian!:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/19/2018 11:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem. The pic is perfect! Your imagery and sentiment touching.

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/19/2018 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Susan I am delighted to be on the list:-) hugs jan xx

L. J. Carber

Date: 4/19/2018 8:03:00 AM

Wow! your metaphors are spot on-- and I can so well relate now I'm in my 70's (just wonder how literal you mean the last line)--congrats Jan,on a lovely poem.

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/19/2018 8:09:00 AM

Thanks L J I am delighted you interpreted the poem as it is about aging and death and yes the final line is totally true and I've written a poem about my final resting place :-) hugs jan xx www.poetrysoup.com/poem/spectacular_sunset_on_our_final_resting_place_952095

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/18/2018 8:39:00 PM

Love your poem, Jan! Congratulations on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/19/2018 4:11:00 AM

Many thanks Sandra I am delighted to be placed in this contest:-) hugs jan xx

Nina Parmenter

Date: 4/18/2018 12:00:00 PM

Ooh you scored a Brian! Quite right too :-) Back with congratulations x

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/18/2018 12:04:00 PM

I rarely enter his contests especially the premiere contests but I felt this poem was special and am delighted to be on the list:-) hugs Jan xx

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/18/2018 10:09:00 AM

This is soft and lovely, and a reminder to each of us that there is beauty in aging :) Well done dear Jan!

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/18/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thanks so much Carrie It's a poem I am very proud of:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/18/2018 9:10:00 AM

Beautiful, Jan. Congrats on a well deserved podium finish.

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/18/2018 9:17:00 AM

Thanks Line, I rarely enter Brian's contests especially the premiere ones but I thought this was special enough to try and I'm delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 4/18/2018 8:50:00 AM

Congratulations on making it into the top 3. Lovely write, image, and song. Hugs, Jan.

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/18/2018 8:56:00 AM

I'm delighted to be on the list Lin, this is a very special poem to me for many reasons and I thought it worth taking a chance in the contest and I'm delighted to get a podium place:-) hugs jan xx

Elaine George

Date: 4/18/2018 7:39:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Jan...both the picture and your poem. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Sincerely, Elaine

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/18/2018 8:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Elaine:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/18/2018 7:25:00 AM

Congratulations Jan, a well deserved win. Tom.

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/18/2018 8:54:00 AM

Thanks Tom, I rarely enter Brian's contest but when this one was written I felt this poem was special:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/17/2018 8:59:00 AM

So touching, and comforting too! I, a nursing home survivor (!), am deeply moved by this, Jan. I can see where some might interpret it negatively. But I don't. Acceptance, (the 'last stage') requires honest assessment, but also hope for renewal. This wonderful poem offers both, in spades! Beautiful! :) gw

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/17/2018 9:02:00 AM

You interpreted it perfectly GW :-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 4/16/2018 2:18:00 PM

You're still shining is Summer

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/16/2018 2:24:00 PM

thanks Tim:-) hugs jan xx

Nina Parmenter

Date: 4/16/2018 12:49:00 PM

Ah, is this the one you were working on that you said was a bit different? I have to say this is probably my favourite “serious” poem of yours I’ve read. Simple, evocative and touching. A fine piece of poetry, in my humble opinion. X

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/16/2018 12:54:00 PM

Thanks Nina I'm delighted to receive such a lovely comment, I do surprise people with the occasional serious poem. I love the music too, its a particular favourite of mine:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/16/2018 11:51:00 AM

A beautiful expression of the cycle of life, Jan. Often not easy to contemplate yet I did enjoy it so. A wonderful write xxoo

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/16/2018 12:04:00 PM

Thanks Mike and I see where I am to be scattered at my final resting place almost every day - a beautiful place I love:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 4/16/2018 10:34:00 AM

Although this deals with death, it's a titch comforting...the thought of going the way of leaves in the wind.

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/16/2018 10:46:00 AM

Thanks Lin, the song is one of my faves and was played for me on the radio last night. The poem is about death and not my usual style, but I'm delighted with the end result:-hugs jan xx

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/16/2018 8:08:00 AM

Excellent. Lovely verses. And beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing it.

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/16/2018 10:06:00 AM

Thanks ravi:-) hugs jan xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/16/2018 6:42:00 AM

I read your poem listening to the song..journey through your words took me to Autumn. Though a feeling of melancholy, I found the vibrancy of Autumn..acceptance of the season.. with all that it offers..great song and metaphor, Jan!

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/16/2018 7:03:00 AM

You got it spot on vijay, it is about aging and dying:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/16/2018 6:42:00 AM

Beautiful verse Jan, I do love the autumn with all its beauty. Love the gif and accompanying video too. Tom

JAN ALLISON
Date: 4/16/2018 7:02:00 AM

Thanks Tom it's my favourite season and I adore that track:-) hugs Jan xx