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Jumping In a Pile of Leaves

The wind whirls Around the trees To gather their foliage Around their base. Brown and red With remnants of summer In a sprinkle of green. I feel a sudden Rush of ecstasy Jumping in a pile of leaves! I land on my back In this textural bliss Hearing them crunch As they soften My landing. The child within Cheers with delight Jumping In a pile of leaves. Written September 3rd 2022 For the "Fall Flavours" contest Theme chosen: Jumping In A Pile Of Leaves Sponsor: Regina McIntosh

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 6/13/2023 4:12:00 PM

Jumping into leaves as a child was wonderfully fun, although getting the leaves out of my hair afterwards was quite a challenge . Fall is my favorite season, it sounds like it might be yours too. I still remember poems about leaves when I taught years ago. This poem brought them back to me and corresponding nice memories as well :)

Beata Agustin

Date: 10/24/2022 11:30:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me vicariously feel how is it to "jump in a pile of leaves" with delight since I live in an "Autumnless" country. God bless you.

Natasha L Scragg
Date: 10/25/2022 1:23:00 AM

Thank you Beata. It was a nice contest to try for. Like the theme. Love the warm colours of autumn :-D

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/24/2022 11:34:00 AM

Natasha, I can hear the crunch and feel your joy as your "little kid" jumps into a pile of leaves. So much fun! It is definitely a childhood joy that I occasionally indulge in even to this day! Congratulations on your win! Joyful blessings of the season to you.

Natasha L Scragg
Date: 10/25/2022 1:21:00 AM

Thanks Sam. I think that the texture and sound of the crisp leaves in autumn bring a similar joy as jumping in puddles. It was a nice theme for a contest. :-D

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/24/2022 6:31:00 AM

Hi Natasha. This is such a carefree and youthful write...very nostalgic :) Congratulations on your win! Linda

Natasha L Scragg
Date: 10/25/2022 1:19:00 AM

Thank you Linda. There's something out the warm colours of the autumn leaves that lifts the spirits even when they are spread on the ground. :-D

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/3/2022 11:54:00 AM

Have fun! Aloha!