I Am Autumn

"this poem is not about what is written, but what is not written..."

My smile brings shores of shadows in the sky
A smile unsure of happiness and bliss
I touch the trees and watch their branches cry
A tear itself leaves from my face amiss
As tears and leaves descend into abyss

I come descending from the grey above
To bring a quarter of my seasons love
A love compared to death, natures demise
And with my lips I kiss the things you love
Secretly keeping Summer's butterflies!

Johnny Sumler
The Unwritten
7-2-11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 9:53 AM
This floats so gently Johnny, you capture the essence of softness in your lovely verse. P.S. Love your visits
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Johnny, this reads utterly beautifully. How did I not see it before? I am glad I am finally reviewing the winners' list. I've seen nothing but great poems on this list thus far and this one goes to faves!
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July 8, 2011 at 6:29 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! on the 4th place win in the contest....*_*junjun
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July 7, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Awesomely beautiful, Johnny. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie
Freeman Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Congratulations Johnny on your win in Constance's contest with this splendid poem, Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 5:04 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's "The Unwritten" contest Johnny. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 2:41 PM
My congratulations on this win in the contest, Johnny
Sweetheart Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Congrats Johnny on your fantastic win with this dynamic write luv.. awesome as always luv..enjoy...
La France Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Congratulations Johnny on your win in my contest with this splendid poem~~
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