Valerie Bellefleur Poet Couplet

Summer Leaves

Weary summer trees anxious to rid themselves
of leaves that have grown ugly

Ask passing winds to shake and carry them away
They have lost the beauty that was summer

As supple and green no more
They cling to branches - wrinkled and dried

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George Anos September 28, 2008 at 9:28 PM From summer leaves to fall fertilizers hehehe! Very good imagery and personification.

Carrie Richards September 28, 2008 at 4:45 PM I enjoyed the imagination...taking a different look at the "not so glorious side" of autumn and the changing taking place. Clever! _Carrie

Laura Mckenzie September 28, 2008 at 4:14 PM Great imagery and feel to your write! Laura :)

Michael Jordan September 28, 2008 at 12:06 PM Very interesting outlook in regards to autumn - very well written poem that gives one a different perspective on things - God Bless