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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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 9/28/2008 9:28:00 PM
From summer leaves to fall fertilizers hehehe! Very good imagery and personification.
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Date: 9/28/2008 4:45:00 PM
I enjoyed the imagination...taking a different look at the "not so glorious side" of autumn and the changing taking place. Clever! _Carrie
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Date: 9/28/2008 4:14:00 PM
Great imagery and feel to your write! Laura :)
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Date: 9/28/2008 12:06:00 PM
Very interesting outlook in regards to autumn - very well written poem that gives one a different perspective on things - God Bless
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