Leaves Are Leaving

From whitened trees, leaves are leaving
Releasing fall, color flutters
Upon the wind's icy mutters
With a ruby river weaving
Homage to a season's grieving


10/20/23
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Proxenos Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:08 PM
What a true creative description of the Winter seaso just settling in as we enter into our Summer time and our garden is in full bloom. Isn't planet earth strange that at a given time and date, North and South are experiencing such diverse weather patterns - truly a creators work of art. HAPPY CHRISTMAS Michelle to you and yours, be blessed, Hugs, Jennifer.
Allison Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 1:03 PM
what glorious imagery and a subtle use of colour, I especially love 'with a ruby river weaving' it's a perfect description!:-) hugs Jan xx
Radice Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Another great poem from the pen of Michelle Faulkner! Superb imagery is at play here and so beautifully described. Cheers - Gary
Baker Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 1:16 AM
Beautiful imagery for Autumn, Michelle. I liked your Quintilla! Have a blessed week, my friend. Bill
Empress Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 1:31 PM
Your rhymes are so creative and i love the flow of imagery in this poem! So well crafted! Well deserved win! Congratulations
George Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 8:56 PM
Michelle, your poem is lovely ! Glad to see it figuring in the top winner's list. Congratulations !
Hind Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 5:34 PM
I'm sensing some grief in this. Don't ever stop being you.
Andresen Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 11:58 AM
- Oh ... the beautiful autumn ... lovely written, Michelle - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
May Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 9:11 AM
Lovely write Michelle, Congrats on your win
Sharma  Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Oh my, I love your wordplay so much, enriched with eloquent thoughts and poetic charisma, your writing style is definitely so beautiful! "From whitened trees, leaves are leaving" Adore that opening~ "colour flutters" Wowww "wind's icy mutters" The rhymes are resplendent! "Ruby river" Oh, sooo gorgeous.. This is the first poem I've read of yours & I must say, I really enjoyed it! A FAV from me :)
Ashley Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 7:43 PM
Dear Michelle, your use of color is striking in this beautiful and emotive autumn poem. Vivid imagery like “colors flutter” and “ruby river weaving” brings a lovely sense of rhythmic movement to the poetic page and to my imagination. I also love “leaves are leaving”! Your creative artistry shines my sweet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Buehler Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Vibrantly beautiful poetry! The colors, motion, and sound make this quintilla so interesting. :)
Poet Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 6:25 AM
Dear Michelle, your piece is an exquisite work of art, brimming with captivating details and an unparalleled mastery of language. Your depiction of Fall is truly one-of-a-kind, painting a vivid picture that transports the reader to a world of beauty. Your entry is exceptional. Best wishes to you dear friend
Bowring Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 11:50 PM
This is such a beautiful, creative Quintilia Michelle. Loved it! Love your poetic choice of words. Lovely imagery that conveys the season so well and I like the title too. The last line is very poignant. Just beautiful. So enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing. Hugs and smiles for a lovely autumnal weekend xx :):)
George Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 9:54 PM
'Ruby river weaving'.... love the image. Quite unique is your description of Fall. A great entry. All the Best dear Michelle.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 4:14 PM
Excellent and emotive write!
Faulkner Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 9:11 PM
Thank you, Kim
Rose  Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 3:25 PM
we pay homage and then we acknowledge the new season, and love each one, :)
Faulkner Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 9:11 PM
Each season has its own beauty, even when its ending, thank you
M  Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 3:14 PM
Aww thats really lovely Michelle ….love the last line! Debx
Faulkner Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 9:10 PM
Thank you, Deb, glad you like it
Goldsmith Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 1:24 PM
A wonderful write/story in a few lines. I wish this time of the year would last longer. Have a wonderful weekend............
Faulkner Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 9:10 PM
I do love fall, thanks for your comment, Paula
Empress Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Color flutters! I love that! How beautiful is this quintilla. Absolutely stunning and very creative rhymes too. Loved reading this
Faulkner Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 11:05 AM
I am so flattered, thank you very much~
Meadows Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 10:44 AM
A good poem. Well done.
Faulkner Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 11:05 AM
Thank you,Jeanette
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