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Written on October 22, 2024

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Leaves settle on the earth, embracing the hearts who remember, when they were lifted toward heaven on the wings of a gentle whisper… silencing the doubts of those who suspects the beauty each tree sparks, as each leaf decides to fall beyond the glistening rivers, beneath the hesitant hills, into the endless sea of yesterday’s dreams where every heart can see the beautiful of autumn’s leaves… by poet Leaves, crinkly colors woven by veins Stilling the spirit, whispering, rustling Trembling with memories, visions Mahoghany, rust and burnt gold, crisp As the illusion of a moment, sought By hearts who know – this is October’s Sweetness, glistening in the distance…. Leaves, gentle as the rain’s melody, Rich songs in distant measures of hope, Arising from the breathless tears, Hearts hallowed by the burden of dark, Sleep won’t come because it is life they seek With undertones of distant grief, Stirring hearts to seek the star’s glittery poetry… Leaves, fading by the rivers and streams, In colors so enchanting, changing from joy To grief, stunning shades of light and relief, Flowing beyond the trees, through forests At the edges of meadows and fields, Releasing the music of dismal gasps, bold As the breath who whispers through the trees,… Leaves, fluttering in feathery silhouettes, Shadows of blessed harvest, don’t forget While the fall feels deeply honored, let’s respect Nature’s breathless promise, colorful hues Blowing on the twilight, softly caressing, kissing Away the broken pieces of a thought, Who never knows just how beautiful the heart Who hears God’s voice in the wind, soaring Over the heavy hope who abides In blue skies, hesitant news – leaves crunching… Leaves, in marked territory, roaring, Released, shedding the still night, With all its blessings, – kissing Away the dejection, erasing the cold With beautiful stars on wings so bold, Like a dream, they flutter – sanctifying, Choosing the shadows to divide, Hesitating, taking it all in stride…. Leaves, remembering, reminiscing, Shuttering through the silence, Painting the hills in murmuring flavors, Autumn warmth, solace unfolding Beyond the azure skies, on the halo Of a heartfelt prayer, reminding souls God is always there, in every breath, On every thought, amid the chaos, Beyond the hurt – He is… wherever I go,… Always alive, stirring my heart, So the light of my soul… Just glows and glows, erasing the fears, Silencing the tears, so love can sink in, Coloring the wind – in the comforting words, The love, often heard in the light who sighs, Striving to spark the heart, so He knows, He is the One I adore, He is the love who grows, Deep inside my soul, where only He can show… The world that these leaves, Who tremble and grieve, Are the answers, the peace That every autumn sees, Just beyond Summer’s blush, The sea of love, will always rush Through those who know… God is alive – He’s in control And, wherever He is, that is where I hope My heart will know… love that assures, Love that is filled with a grace that is real, A light that confides to the darkest night,… God is the light that shines so bright, We can always see… the leaves in the trees, The leaves, so still – shudder and plunge To the autumn’s sigh, where His love decides When each tree will die and when each of us… Will leave this world, destined for heaven, Where only love abides, where God delights In those who believe His word, those… Whose hearts He’s heard, those who love has secured, Forever, alive, in the light of hope that knows… God is the wonder of wonders. God is the One who blessed each tree With leaves who forever agree… God is our only real need. God is the love we can see… When everywhere else we see defeat, When the only true faith is found through His grace, When the only true love is poured out from above, When the only true light defeats the night, When the ONE TRUE GOD has spoken through love,… Offering our hearts the ONE AND ONLY SON!

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Date: 11/25/2024 10:46:00 AM
Dearest Gina, once again you have wowed me with images as stunning as a faith forest of golden leaves - images that go beyond writing images for images sake! Your imagery speaks the faith of your poem and carries the theme! Congratulations on your win! Sending you blessings of Thanksgiving joy. I am so thankful to have the privilege of reading your poems. They fill my heart.
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Date: 11/24/2024 11:45:00 PM
Edward is right your imagery is amazing and you kept it and the readers attention throughout this long write, very hard to do, congrats on your win
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Date: 11/24/2024 7:58:00 PM
Wow, this poem is stunning in more ways than one, Regina. Full of striking imagery and wonderful use of anaphora at the end. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest.
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Date: 10/22/2024 7:13:00 AM
Wow this is beyond magical and left me captivated by the way youv painted imagery! One of those poems that awaken all senses of the reader! You are truly a very gifted poetess! Pleasure reading your work today dear Sweet Gina, sending you light always: best wishes for the contest
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