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Awarded: First place

CONTEST 385,ANY FORM OR NONE,ANY THEME,UPTO A MAX OF 20 lines, sponsored by: Brian Strand

March 11, 2017

A music major from Atlantic Florida University has contacted me requesting permission to set this poem to music and we have established a contract agreement.

The lyrics from this poem will be the forth movement of his musical composition.

It never ceases to amaze me...the journey my poetry has taken me on.

I am forever grateful to poetry soup and all the members who have encouraged and supported my writing along the way.

Sincerely,

Elaine C. George

Now walking through the autumn of my life Where maple leaves have turned from green to gold I watch them fall in breezes turning cold In a whirl-wind of harmony and strife And I ponder, on the fact that I might In the light, as another day unfolds Have, like these dying autumn leaves, grown old Slow spiraling toward the pending night Moss grows along the path where I now step That rocky road now softened by the years Seeing for the first time, so crystal clear That I will leave this life with one regret This vision, that these old eyes now behold Those blazing flames, when autumn leaves let go. Author: Elaine Cecelia George of Canada

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/12/2021 6:11:00 PM

A pleasure to find your beautiful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~

Elaine George
Date: 2/18/2021 7:28:00 AM

Thank you so much, dear Line...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/19/2019 6:39:00 PM

Dear Lainey: An Autumn treasure deserving all the accolades given. Sincerely, SuZ

Elaine George
Date: 10/4/2020 4:31:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Suzanne. ~ Elaine

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/10/2018 1:09:00 PM

A FAVE with me. Congrats on your very well deserved win, Elaine.

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 6:53:00 AM

Thank you so much...this means a lot to me. Sincerely, Elaine

John Hamilton

Date: 1/10/2018 11:23:00 AM

Wondrous and beautiful writing reflecting the feelings of many of us in the autumn of our lives, a classic write that will stand the tests of time! Congrats Elaine on a worthy first place!

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 6:57:00 AM

Thank you so much for your very kind comments, John...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

Judith S

Date: 1/10/2018 10:00:00 AM

Ahhh soooo beautiful to read!! A lovely, emotional sonnet Elaine! Congratulations on your win! ~Judy

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 6:59:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Judith...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 1/10/2018 5:37:00 AM

Beautiful write, Elaine ... congrats on your win, my friend! :-)

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 7:03:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Gregory...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

John Gondolf

Date: 1/10/2018 4:37:00 AM

Elaine, this is such a beautiful piece of poetry, congrats on your win. John

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 7:15:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, John...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/7/2017 10:55:00 AM

Gorgeous. fave.

Elaine George
Date: 9/6/2017 5:48:00 PM

Dear Dale, I must apologize for taking so long to respond. I have been having a very busy summer and have not been to this site for sometime. Thank you so much for visiting my writing and for your very kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 11/19/2016 10:40:00 AM

How beautifully wonderful x great write x

Elaine George
Date: 11/21/2016 1:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Wendy. Elaine

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2016 12:52:00 PM

hey Elaine you said you have been here since the beginning. Can you tell me when you started here?

Elaine George
Date: 11/6/2016 3:09:00 PM

Hi Andrea. My first posting, 'Where the Heart Resides', was posted here at the soup in February of 2006. There were others here earlier than me...Johnette Loefgren and Tony Bush were here in 2005, but I am one of the earlier ones. Thanks for stopping by. Lainey

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/6/2016 5:34:00 AM

Simply brilliant verses and in a soothing flow. Struck me deeply as I have many regrets but one that is massive. Last verse is an amazing and symbolic picture of the end of life IMHO. Adding to my fav list.

Elaine George
Date: 11/6/2016 7:51:00 AM

Thank you so much for stopping by, Robert, and for your comments and for adding this poem to your fav list. It really means a lot to me. Lainey.

Francis J Grasso

Date: 10/29/2016 9:17:00 PM

You write beautiful poetry, Lainey. ...Fran

Elaine George
Date: 11/6/2016 7:49:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Francis. Lainey

Charlie Smith

Date: 10/28/2016 9:44:00 PM

Wonderful Elaine, I'm so glad to have spent this time with you...

Elaine George
Date: 11/6/2016 7:48:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Charlie.Lainey

Chris Green

Date: 10/28/2016 4:57:00 PM

So beautiful are your thoughts in this sad but colorful piece of writing. The autumn season is one of the most beautiful times of the year and I can completely understand how one would miss such gorgeous fall scenes. A touch of melancholy but so wonderfully done.

Elaine George
Date: 11/6/2016 3:14:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by Chris, and for your kind comments. Lainey

Tim Ryerson

Date: 10/9/2016 7:18:00 PM

Just had to drop by and visit my favorite poet on the Soup...Every line is absolutely brilliant but the last two lines of the first verse just did something to me, really grabbed ahold of me... 'Slow, spiralling toward the pending night'...What a line, what a poem...Your fan - Tim

Elaine George
Date: 10/28/2016 3:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tim. This means so much to me. Lainey

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 6/14/2016 5:05:00 AM

Stopped by again and really enjoyed your poem I was thinking how clear it was to read It flowed beautifully x my brain has trouble sometimes keeping concentration so sometimes I skip x but i found yours easy to read x

Elaine George
Date: 6/14/2016 6:31:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by Wendy, and for your comments...so much appreciated. Elaine

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 6/12/2016 1:29:00 PM

Beautiful words xxx

John Fleming

Date: 5/16/2016 9:40:00 AM

I am not a sentimental man...Far from it. No sir - I am not! But this wonderful poem has moved me deeply! I only have two poems in my favourite list...With this one this now makes three. Truly quite lovely...And so very poignant. My very best regards to you, Elaine...As always. Your friend. :) john P.s This is the second time I have visited this charming little poem...and it is still a seven+

Elaine George
Date: 5/18/2016 8:53:00 AM

Thank you, John, for your kind comments...I am honored that you have added it to your fav. list. I haven't been at the soup for a bit...much to do with family affairs at the moment. I hope to post something new in the near future. Again...thank you for your much appreciated support of my poetry. Your forever friend, Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/5/2016 3:09:00 PM

I am back to revisit this fave of mine Elaine. I hope you are well. Hugs, Connie

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/4/2016 6:55:00 PM

This poem, so melancholy and filled with such a somber mood, is one which I can relate, Elaine. I often pinch myself, and wonder how all these years could have found me here so soon, walking in the autumn of my life. How can we not feel some regrets. But mostly satisfaction, I hope !! Lovely work!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/30/2016 6:37:00 PM

You have an amazing sonnet. Elaine, a strong and solid end. I get the message. Love lINDA

Elaine George
Date: 3/31/2016 6:27:00 AM

Hi, Linda. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read my poetry and...for your kind comments. It means a lot to me, beautiful lady. Love, Elaine

Dineen Williams Gault

Date: 3/24/2016 10:42:00 AM

This flowed so smoothly, painting a somber yet breathtakingly beautiful stroll. Not everyone is blessed with longevity and great quality of life as well. A 7...

Elaine George
Date: 3/25/2016 9:38:00 AM

Thank you so much for your very kind comments, Dineen.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/23/2016 7:46:00 PM

I can see why this one is in he top 100. Bravo!

Elaine George
Date: 3/24/2016 7:52:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Richard. Much appreciated! Elaine

Paul Callus

Date: 3/23/2016 3:34:00 PM

I love this sonnet, Elaine; I too am walking along that same path, and I can relate to this one regret of yours...that's why I am touched especially by the final line! ~ Regards // paul

Elaine George
Date: 3/23/2016 4:11:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Paul, and for your kind comments. Elaine

Cherl Dunn

Date: 3/20/2016 6:46:00 PM

Dear Elaine Love the beauty in these lines of excellence, simply wonderful work, glad I stopped by to read both of these pieces tonight, thanks for the inspiration, and also for your kind words of praise for my work as well, cheri

Elaine George
Date: 3/23/2016 4:15:00 PM

Thank you Cheri, for your comments; they mean so much to me. Elaine