Mark Koplin Poet Rhyme

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Tania's fall splendor contest-September 7, 2023

Summer To Fall

Life is great for a few short months
leaves shade us from the sultry heat
but at the end of Summer's season
they get crushed beneath our feet.

But time takes its inescapable toll
leaves wither once they take the fall
overlooked and simply swept away
because they must answer Autumn's call

Cruel North winds age them quickly
Golden leaves become fringed in rust
wrinkled and brittle, tumbling to the ground
they lay crushed beneath the earth as dust

They're ever granted a burial plot
just raked into pyres, and burned in heaps
problems for the weekend gardener
and for their sad death, no one weeps

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Sam Kauffman October 3, 2023 at 10:33 AM Very heart wrenching and plaintive, Mark. A good commentary on life. Thank you for sharing in not only the beauty of fall but in its sadness with a touch of futility. Blessings to you!

Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2023 at 10:33 AM I love your take on leaves and their lifespan Mark. Creative! Congratulations! :)

Tania Kitchin September 29, 2023 at 2:02 PM Mark, a wonderful fall poem, love the progression of summer to fall, congratulations on your winning placement! Mark Koplin September 29, 2023 at 3:54 PM Thank you so much Tania!!

Christina Bowring September 16, 2023 at 1:07 AM What a wonderfully poetic poem this is Mark. Incredibly well written with gorgeous lines, ‘leaves wither once they take the fall’ ‘ golden leaves become fringed with rust’- glorious imagery. Loved it! Thank you for sharing. Warmest wishes. Mark Koplin September 29, 2023 at 3:53 PM Thank you very much!

Bill Baker September 14, 2023 at 3:32 PM It is a cruel fate the leaves must suffer. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, Mark, good luck in the contest! Bill Mark Koplin September 15, 2023 at 10:43 AM Thank you Bill.

Arthur Vaso September 9, 2023 at 12:49 AM Simply beautiful poetry. Mark Koplin September 15, 2023 at 10:42 AM Thank you friend

John Lawless September 7, 2023 at 5:03 PM All just another act in nature's colossal play..always another curtain call, another places everyone.....nicely written Mark Mark Koplin September 15, 2023 at 10:41 AM Thanks John.

Jan Allison September 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM such a vivid descriptive autumnal write, i do like the way you crafted this Mark - at least they have an official cremation at the end. hugs jan xx Mark Koplin September 15, 2023 at 10:40 AM Thank you Jan.

Lin Lane September 7, 2023 at 4:37 PM I always feel like weeping when leaves begin to fall in Autumn. Their colors are magnificent, but its death, nonetheless. Mark Koplin September 15, 2023 at 10:40 AM Thanks for that comment Lin.