Graveyard of the Leaves

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Beneath each slender limb and bough
Are beds of russet silken cloths
Discarded leaflets from their home
Like orphans left to die alone

As rumors spread by autumn wind
She'll gather up each orphan, gold
No headstone for the bold and rust
Cold ash to ash... will turn to dust

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Contest: #213 Sponsored by Brian Strand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 10/1/2016 7:20:00 PM
this is fantastic imagery of autumn leaves, CArrie. I love it, and a big congrats on your win.
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Date: 9/30/2016 1:22:00 PM
Carrie, CONGRATULATIONS on your win with this beautiful poem ~
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Date: 9/30/2016 1:01:00 PM
sweet Carrie, this is amazing...My fave in the contest-you are so gifted!! congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 9/30/2016 9:25:00 AM
A 7 for your beautiful WINNING poem, Carrie! Janice
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Date: 11/10/2009 6:08:00 PM
Why Carrie,...your poetry is something to be desired,..this one really made mine mind expand !!! TY I just loved it,...into mine Favs friend !!! james
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Date: 11/9/2009 5:06:00 AM
"AS rumors heard by autumn wind." I love this line. Great seasonal piece. Love, daver
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Date: 11/8/2009 1:50:00 PM
metaphorical masterpiece here, Carrie. love, lainie
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Date: 11/8/2009 4:18:00 AM
I enjoyed reading thank you Carrie. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/7/2009 6:30:00 PM
Oooh! Just fantastic, Carrie! I love this! The last two lines wrap it up perfectly. Hugs, Donna
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Date: 11/7/2009 3:29:00 PM
Excellent free verse, Carrie.. very descriptive choice of words.. enjoyed immensely ... thankxxx for liking Gumbo Soup... Izzy is a dear ... eventually will try to create a poem for each member who has been kind to me as a little reward for being so nice .. and welcoming.. have my list..to work with... enjoy rest of your weekend.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 11/7/2009 12:24:00 PM
ashes to ashes ,dust to dust--all for the ants:)Carrie,,tnks for reminding me,so i lie life to the full--Charma
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Date: 11/7/2009 10:21:00 AM
really makes me contemplate my life...... wow! strong metaphors! Carrie! humans need love.....good work! jimbo
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