Like Fragile Leaves

Like fragile leaves are children’s souls. Sweet innocence can never last, and winds of spiteful words tear holes. Like fragile leaves are children’s souls. With joy they fall to grassy knolls, But met with hate, they wither fast. Like fragile leaves are children’s souls; Sweet innocence can never last. For the Triolet Contest of Giorgio Veneto
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Babcock Avatar
September 23, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Would be nice if innocence lasted a life time. Nice triolet. love phyl
A   Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Andrea, , congratulations!! awesome "Triolet" ... xox~ LINDA :-)
Seal Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Still catching up after my leave of absence, I see this won so congratulations once again. Shame we have to grow up, lovely write. Still nothing for you so don't bother. Take care, Richard
Kendrick Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 4:03 PM
Congrats on your great win..Sara
Morgan Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 4:07 AM
Congrats on your win. Morgan
A  Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 5:45 PM
it is amazing... your poem...SKAT
Muzzey Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Andera, this is beautiful! Congratulations on your win, I enjoyed the read~Caryl
Johnson Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations on a fine poem and win. Love, Joyce
May Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 8:08 AM
congrats on a fine win Andrea
Horne Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 3:22 PM
a big winner here, my friend
Roberts Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Andrea this is spot on, well done....Seren
Lamoureux Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 10:48 PM
You make me want to cry, this is beautiful and sad at the same time.
Kendrick Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 5:17 PM
Enjoyed reading your creative work today..Yes, child are very fragile and should be handled with care...I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by..Your visit is always uplifting..Sara
Johnson Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Like Adrian, we are innocent. That's why it hurts so much. When someone cast's dispursions with such a hurtful touch. These two poems have touched the soul Andrea. May the little children always feel the touch of the fairy. Peace. :)
Jones Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 4:13 PM
Hey me again...wanna see a good example of reverse poems...Becca Lucas and Richard lamoreaux...if I spelled it right...the only ones I've seen so far...wow.....
Jones Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM
Spiteful words tear holes....so true...in young and old...lovely wonderful poem Andrea.....
Tacito Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM
A masterful piece. Loads of sadness & introspection here. Deep lines.
Onclaud Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 9:29 AM
comparing innocence to fragile leaves is one unique concept implemented so well with your well-structured, beautiful images, andie... a radiant read..:) huggs
Croft Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 7:09 AM
Very lovely. Thank you for your kind comment
Kapoor Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 2:28 AM
Being a Teacher and Poet both you have captured the essence of the tenderness of child's feelings. Another beautiful creative Poem Andrea, where love and hate play a vital role in shaping a child. Great useful write for patents my friend. My good wishes for your contest entry. I have placed a Poem today ( new Song (POP SONG)on You tube and would like to know your comments about this New Song. If possible please leave it on You Tube also. Love and best wishes...Ravindra ....
Sivey Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 10:06 PM
You are surely a master of the Triolet my friend! I just loved the emotions and feelings you have brought in this poem! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening piece this evening! Great Work!!
Roberts Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Lol Andrea is this what you mentioned in your comment to me. This is great, damn now do I have to do an Andrea......Seren
Cavanaugh Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 1:28 PM
WOW, what a great poem. This is very profound. To much for me to take in all at once. I'm aware of references to mankind (men) as trees but progeny (children) as the leaves on the trees. I love it. This is the first time that I've seen such a reference in poetry and I love it.
Poet Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Wonderful metaphoric triolet by you Andrea.So true words you have penned here.Love this.
Austin Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM
For sure in this crazy world, "Sweet innocence can never last. Great stuff. Love, daver
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