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Leaf Grief

A pack of leaves at the end of a dead-end street. Whirling without warning, surrounding invisible things. Like a pack of wolves chasing a hobbled elk Suddenly they are perfectly still...feasting. If they had teeth, I think they would bite me. A pack of leaves at the end of a dead-end street... is a lot like grief.

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Date: 11/25/2023 8:54:00 AM
I've always grieved on fallen leaves each Autumn. Congratulations on your top win, Anthony.
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Anthony Biaanco
Date: 11/26/2023 5:17:00 AM
Thanks Lin
Date: 11/25/2023 8:06:00 AM
Wow this is amazing! So succinct but absolutely perfect at drawing you in to picture the scene effortlessly and then leave you with lingering emotions. Extremely worthy winner - well done!
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Anthony Biaanco
Date: 11/26/2023 5:16:00 AM
Thanks D.D, I'm glad you liked my poem, I'm actually a little shocked that it won. Best wishes Anthony

Book: Shattered Sighs