Sibilant Leaves

Swish of withered leaves
In the depths of the forest
Evinces the tense calm
Before an approaching storm
Leashes its contained fury










For 5 line max New or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Rick Parise
June 3, 2017
First Place
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Singh Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 10:51 PM
Lovely words! Congrats on splendid win!
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 5:38 PM
So lovely. Congrats for your win.
Negron Flores Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 9:22 PM
Thank you Andrea.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 5:03 PM
Forest of emotions! Congrats!
Negron Flores Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 9:22 PM
Thank you Kim.
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