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Written, January 3, 2023
Entered In The Premiere Contest, "Poetry in a Glimpse This Year" 
December 5, 2023    Sponsor, Ink Empress

2025 Poetry Marathon Mile 12 Poetry Contest 
Sponsor, Mark Toney 
Entered, August 29, 2025

Like Golden Leaves

"Autumn leaves don’t fall; they fly. 
They take their time and wander on this 
their only chance to soar.”
                                 _by Delia Owens

Like golden leaves, we live our Autumn days-
   cling to the limbs and branches of our life.
Enjoying still, the end of Summer's blaze
   while living in the bliss of all that's rife.

When comes the time for Autumn's final day;
   release, we must- accept next Winter's stage.
Before we fall, we fly and dance away
   to frolic in life's air, deterring age.

We fly to places never seen before
   and land on surfaces protected well-
then sore again- discover and explore.
   As winds uplift- our fears of Winter, quell.

Yet, Winter brings a beauty all its own-
   The time to glisten in fresh snow delight.
When we, as leaves, no longer can be blown-
   rebirth in Spring will end dark Winter's night.
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January 7, 2023 at 7:39 AM
Congratulation on your win. A beautiful write/picture. Have a blessed day/weekend.................
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