In the Autumn of My Life

I walk
through flames
of autumns’ sweet refrain-

That break beneath
a weight too much
to bear-

Where-
I tread in solitude
and mourning there-

Along a path 
of maple trees
and scented air-

As
I recall the life 
that we once shared-

~~~

And in 
the twilight hours
I see
the beauty of it all-

In every
autumn leaf
that softly falls-


~~~~~


In loving memory of:
My Father  - Harold George
Oct 27, 1927 - August 11, 2003
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Gauthier Avatar
May 23, 2020 at 7:22 PM
Lovely tribute, Elaine.
George   Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 12:23 AM
Thank you so much, Line...much appreciated.~Elaine
Merryman Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 9:26 AM
Elaine, this is so beautiful and poignant. So well written. Going in my face. Love, Kim
Merryman Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 9:33 AM
Sorry. It should say faves.
Poteet Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 7:22 AM
Makes me wish I had known him. A perfect ending to a loving relationship between daughter and dad. The acceptance of death as part of life.
Dietrich Avatar
January 24, 2010 at 2:35 PM
ahhh, like a melody. So beautiful, Lainie. I was surprised when it ended. I expected it to go on. . Well, I am excited to see your book and I hope these delicous treats you showed me today will be in it! Catch ya later.Andrea
Strand Avatar
August 31, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Very wistful writing ..one to read again and again theses next few months.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments Elaine
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