Renewal

An affinity for romance re-kindled
Our autumn walk severed from the rush of people
A different kind of membership
       a cool zone
       as leaves fall like mellow tones in ballads 
       weather proofing our path
       brittle coins of gold, red, orange
       that rattle the ground with color
       that brush against the soothing ease of desire.

Leaves bedding to mute the snap of word sharpness
                             to meld decay and comfort
                             to filter an air of ghostly tension.

Our fingers entwine as we re-build faith together
        push through the crowded disappointments of memory
        store ourselves away from past damaged pieces.

Cradled walking
         amid leaves, bone weary
         that fall as footprints
         re-imagined
         as hurt unraveling





Poem revised late September 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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January 9, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest
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January 9, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Thanks very much, Silent One. I appreciate your stop by + congratulatory note. Be well. Brian
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January 8, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Hearty Congratulations on your contest win, Brian, with this excellent poem.
Sambourne Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Many thanks, Sotto Poet. After my 2 recent NA's, the recognition here was better than morning coffee. Be well. Brian
Hamilton Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 10:43 AM
An excellent write Brian, enjoyed very much, congrats on a nice win!
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October 2, 2020 at 10:57 AM
Hi John Thanks for your message + for initiating a contest for the many of us who receive NA's on our submissions. It's grand to receive the recognition as we resubmit work. Second chances appreciated. Best wishes Brian
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