Notes About The Poem

My Fragile Friends

Please speak to me my lovely friend
With leaves stirred softly by the wind

Under enchanted autumn sky
Where your susurrate sounds drift by.

Sing soft melodies in choir
As leaves glow as if on fire.

I feel your abject dying pain 
When wet and cold from chilling rain.

I remember spring at your birth,
How you brightened verdant earth.

And then in summer your soft shade
Where under your cool leaves I laid.

You always spoke or sang to me
While holding close your mother tree.

But now in autumn's silver sky
Soft spoken leaves whisper goodbye.

© Connie Marcum Wong

September 17, 2016 Poem of the Day

Leaves talking - Poetry Contest N/A
Sponsor John Lawless
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Pennell  Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 12:53 PM
lovely couplet and reading the comments a potd congrats stephen
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 10:09 PM
Thank you Stephen. I have a lot of autumn poems because it is my favorite season. Have a wonderful Holiday! ; )
Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 8:15 PM
Glad again you got POTD for this. I have several like that where the judges preferred not to let me win. But POTD is better! I could not find a new one of yours I had not seen. I truly believe I have read all your poems, Connie! I have 15 more poets to comment to but will call JOe first and see if he is on his way home. If he is , I will have to put off my comments till later!! I saw Nocturnal Animals today. ODD movie, but I liked it.
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 10:08 PM
You are right...POTD is much better. : ) Thanks Andrea.
P  Avatar
November 2, 2016 at 11:19 AM
You've orchestrated the season like an accomplished Maestro, a masterful symphony Connie! 7+ fave.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 5:53 PM
I think you made my day with this wonderful complement Paloma! Thank you so much my friend. I truly appreciate the fave so very much! ; )
Dietrich Avatar
October 6, 2016 at 8:15 PM
hey, I am seeing this one got a POTD. AWESOME, my dear friend!! I had good taste when I faved it.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 5:45 PM
Yes Andrea. I have you to thank for giving me a fave. I am glad you liked this one. Thank a lot my friend! ; )
Hamilton Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Congrats on POTD, this is just lovely! I got an NA also in the same contest, but I got 2 faves and it's 30 on the top 100, so I understand when some relate to a poem and others just don't, it's all subjective anyway, I write for me, and I'm sure you do the same, but it's nice when we get positive feedback, right?
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 4:55 PM
I agree John. Especially when you get an NA and then you are given POTD. It cheered me immensely. Thank you for your nice comment. I have a special love for trees and for autumn so this poem means a lot to me. Cheers, Connie : )
Godwin Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 11:14 PM
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS DIDN'T WIN. Reading, I knew before the final stanza that I would mark this as a favorite. I am in love with this poem and feel sure that all famous poets from the past would equally love it. It is LOVELY, it is gold and silk woven most poetically in a way that brought me awe and poetic adrenaline delight! FAV 7 ... CayCay
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 26, 2016 at 1:50 AM
It didn't matter CayCay because it got POTD which was even better! I can't tell you how much it means that you faved this poem. I really appreciate that. I decided to send this autumn poem in for publication in an anthology. I feel a special kinship to trees and autumn. Thank you so much my wonderful friend! Love, Connie ; )
Babcock Avatar
September 23, 2016 at 4:51 PM
A beautiful piece for a beautiful colored season Connie. love phyl
Maverick Avatar
September 19, 2016 at 1:06 AM
Quite a symphony you have led us into here Connie, in this captivating piece; It gets me hoping the winter has a kinder journey for us this year.'
Emu Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 6:59 PM
Connie that was a fantastic read for me. Enjoyed your descriptive take good luck with the contest.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 9:10 PM
Thank you Craig. There are some awesome entries so far. : )
Grahamburglar Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 5:52 PM
This is beautiful. I am a sucker for trees. It's amazing how connected they can make us feel to Earth and nature...certainly one of mankind's greatest resources. Thank you for this inspiring tribute, and congrats on POTD; well deserved. -G
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 9:08 PM
Thank you very much Graham. I have a kinship with trees and with autumn. ; )
Allison Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 4:26 PM
Dropping back with my congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 9:09 PM
Thank you my friend! : )
Ricci Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 4:14 PM
Love this. Thanks for posting
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Sorry my message for Paul jumped up. ; ) Th a k you very much Ann! : )
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 4:14 PM
So nice to see you Paul. Thank you for your lovely comment! : )
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:59 PM
What a beautiful tribute to your leafy friends, Connie! They are truly friends for all seasons! Even when autumn comes and they have to say goodbye, they do their best to please us with their passionate choice of colours. Full marks to you, and congrats on p.o.t.d. ~ Regards // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 4:15 PM
So nice to see you Paul. Thank you for your lovely comment! : )
Duet Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 12:05 PM
What a beautiful poem/tribute to our friends, the trees! I love it. Carole
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:17 PM
Thank you very much Carole. I appreciate your lovely comment. ; )
Merryman Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Connie your poem is beautifully written and is most deserving of Poem of the Day! Congrats and best wishes in the contest. Blessings!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:20 PM
I am thrilled with being honored with POTD because autumn is my favorite time of year. Thank you so much Kim. : )
Sergi Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 10:23 AM
Hi Connie: You poem on Leaves stirred me as to how you made the leaves talk. I wish you welling the contest.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:21 PM
It is so nice to hear from you Ralph. Thank you very much! : )
Haight Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 10:06 AM
Connie, such a loving and heartfelt conversation with the fading leaves of Autumn you offer in this beautiful poem, so deserving the honor of Poem Of the Day! Congratulations! 7 Hugs, Sandra
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Enjoyed reading your work..Reads like a winner..Way to go.,Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:23 PM
Thank you Sara. I was going t o enter your contest but my syllable count was off on my age poem. Cheers, Connie : )
Smith Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 8:59 AM
A beautiful poem justly honored as POTD, congratulations Connie...
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:25 PM
So nice to hear from you Charlie. I will visit you soon. Thank you very much. ; )
Dalei Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 8:32 AM
Splendid piece. Nose attracting Fragrance is coming from ur poem, Connie. Loved it. A big congrats from me for POTD.......// hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:26 PM
Awww thank you Manmath for such a lovely comment. : )
Darling Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 7:39 AM
Congratulations! A beautifully written poem! Such a nice way to start the day ( :
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:27 PM
Why thank you so much Chelcie! : )
Krampe Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 6:39 AM
Congrats on, Connie. It is lovely to have my day begin with such beauty :) Agnes
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:28 PM
Thank you Agnes. You know how much I admire your work. ; )
Warrior Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 5:50 AM
Leave it to Connie lol...Congrats! my friend...POTD again!WoW...nice write...god bless...^WW^
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:29 PM
I am thinking everyone loves autumn and trees as much as I do WW. Thanks so much! ; )
Turner Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 5:12 AM
Back to say congratulations on POTD. Well deserved, Mrs Connie!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:30 PM
I appreciate your second visit Danny. Thank you my friend! : )
Yvonne Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 2:34 AM
Congratulations on being one of the best poems of the day ever.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 4:09 AM
Wow, thank you for letting me know Armand. Your comment means so much to me dear friend! Love, Connie : )
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