Curtis Johnson Poet Free verse

Leaves of Autumn

I am in transition,
with intentions of
building a new house.
Presently, I don't know
when I will have a sense
of permanency in housing.
In 53 years, I have moved 19 times.
From South to North;
From North to South;
From South to West;
From West to South Again.
While in the West, I raked
more leaves than a man had
a right to. Now retired, I think that
trees and the raking of leaves on 
the next property will be rather limited.
I lived for more than 35 years in a city of trees.
My last home had 9 trees, and you might say
that I had a love-hate relationship with leaves.
I loved the shade they provided but hated when
they came falling at summer's end. I loved the fertilizer
they provided for my garden, but hated when they
came falling in Autumn. I loved the exercise I needed
from raking leaves but hated when they came falling in
the Fall. I loved the beauty I often observed in a single
leaf, but hated when the time came to rake them up.

090422PSCtest, Fall Flavors. Regina McIntosh
Theme Choice: Raking Leaves. NA
Contest 120422, Writing Challenge - X'd Poems Second Chance.
Constance La France. 4P

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Constance La France December 10, 2022 at 6:09 PM Curtis, I like you poem. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge- x'd poem - Second Chance, well done, just a little detail missed, no date that the NA contest was judged, blessings Curtis Johnson December 21, 2022 at 11:15 AM Thanks, Constance. Details. I used to major in details. I must be slipping. Thanks for pointing that out.

Susan Ashley December 6, 2022 at 7:57 PM Dear Curtis, I adore the wonderful expression of your love-hate relationship with leaves. A very engaging and endearing poem. Congratulations for your win in Constance’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Curtis Johnson December 9, 2022 at 9:29 AM Thank you, Susan, for such kind remarks. Merry Christmas.