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Vintage illustration of wind blowing colorful fall leaves in a field ...

The leaves were changing as I walked my way, All different colors they were today. I felt a calm presence I’ve felt before. A feeling of peace I couldn’t ignore. Colorful leaves fell from the tall oak trees, The flowers were alive with buzzing bees. The life in nature seemed a part of me. The creation from God for all to see. I saw the Creator, through creation. A woven spectacle of interrelation. Colors blended without hesitation, Brought a feeling of exhilaration. Every year they fall before the first freeze, Soon they will be escorted by the breeze. Slowly loosening their grip from the trees, I must dance and twirl with the swirling leaves.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/22/2023 3:25:00 AM

Such a beautiful and inspiring poem for my favorite season, Bill: my heart is dancing along with the leaves and soon the magic of fall will be braking out here, too. Hugs, SuZ

Bill Baker
Date: 9/22/2023 5:04:00 PM

Thanks for the kind comments, SuZ, dance away! Smiles ~ Blessings Hugs, Bill

Dennis Spilchuk

Date: 9/17/2023 10:42:00 AM

Autumn is upon us and you reflect its beauty in your poem, with appreciation and love for the season, and so you must dance. Enjoy, enjoy.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 3:03:00 PM

You got it, I'm an Autumn kind of guy. Thanks for the visit and comments, Dennis. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Sam Scott

Date: 9/13/2023 4:48:00 PM

A lovely poem, Bill. Agree with all comments so far :)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/13/2023 4:52:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Scott. Have a great day! Bill

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/13/2023 12:18:00 PM

Loved this picture. Fall is my favorite season I think Bill. I hope you are dancing and twirling with the energy of the leaves falling.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/13/2023 4:54:00 PM

Thank you for the encouraging words, Nancy. I have to move a little slower now to be safe when dancing. :-) (79) Uplifting comment, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/13/2023 5:44:00 AM

Good Morning Bill. Hi. I very much like how you ended your entry with the title. I find that is a wonderful poetic touch. Your entry with imagery filled with color and live makes anyone feel they are alive. Autumn for all obvious reasons is my favorite season. Have a beautiful morning and day and may you swirl with the leaves. Peace and Blessings to you and Sara. (smiles)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/13/2023 4:57:00 PM

Thank you, my sweet friend, Lisa. Autumn is my favorite too. Sara and I got out today and the weather was wonderful! May your days be blessed and filled with love. Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/12/2023 5:55:00 PM

A wonderful poem. Your words dance and swirl among the floating leaves.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 8:16:00 PM

Thanks for the positive comment, Jerry. Have a great week, my friend! Bill

Paige Hind

Date: 9/12/2023 12:31:00 PM

A beautiful poem about fall. I liked the ending!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 4:30:00 PM

Thanks, Paige. The dancing was fun. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 9/12/2023 10:36:00 AM

Beautiful poem on twirling colorful leaves. Nice imagery, Puts guilt in mind trampling the carpet of maple and oak leaves in fall.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 4:31:00 PM

That can be fun too, Jay. A favorite activity for my wife, Sara. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Emilia James

Date: 9/12/2023 5:42:00 AM

Love your swirling leaves poem Bill. It made me feel I was inside your poem seeing and feeling everything as I read through. Amazing. Emilia : )

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 4:32:00 PM

Thank you for the kind comment, Emilia. Glad you enjoyed it. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/12/2023 3:48:00 AM

What a perfect picture for your beautiful poem, Bill. You truly captured the essence of fall with the imagery you created. Watching leaves fall does bring about a feeling of exhilaration. I appreciate the swirling at the end...for we all do want to dance in the leaves. hugs, me....

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 4:33:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, for the uplifting comment. Big hugs Bill

Hiya Sharma

Date: 9/12/2023 2:58:00 AM

This poem made me feel the presence of the Almighty within every atom of this Universe.. Which is indeed true.. I love so many lines here especially "I saw the Creator, through creation", "a woven spectacle of interrelation", "I must dance and twirl with the swirling leaves" Ahh, I love that ending stanza so much! A perfectly ethereal autumnal ambience you've painted here with your eloquent words and mesmerizing rhymes.. Love this so much!!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 4:34:00 PM

Thank you, Hiya, for the mindful comments. I'm glad my poem shared a little joy. Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend. Bill

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/12/2023 2:42:00 AM

Your rhymes are just amazing Bill....and your poems always flow well and convey your thoughts so effectively to the readers..."the leaves fell...but the flowers are alive"...great imagery that resonates with the transient nature of our lives. God bless...~ Ani

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 4:36:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting on my poetry, Ani. Life does have its seasons, but God is always present. Have a joyful week, my friend. Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 9/11/2023 8:59:00 PM

Swirling leaves! Ah a fitting and beautiful title for this stunning poem. I love autumn, and the colors how you’ve used here is so creative. Your rhymes are captivating and so sublime. I truly love “ flowers were alive with buzzing bees” “ every year they fall before the first freeze” “ i must dance and twirl with swirlin leaves” i actually had a poem written for autumn and used same words but ddnt think I should post here: yours is beyond impeccable and gorgeous: loved reading this

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 4:40:00 PM

They'll be many more autumn poems and we go for September to October, Ink. You should still post it if you like, we can always use another of your fine poems. I know you have other places you can post. :-) Thank you so much for the visits and the comments to my poetry, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 9/11/2023 6:31:00 PM

Great poem!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 4:42:00 PM

Thank you for the first visit, Abdullah. I appreciate you reading and commenting on my poetry. I hope to see you here again soon; I'll be checking on your poetry soon. Have a great day! Bill

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/11/2023 6:25:00 PM

Such a refreshing poem Bill. Like a breath of fresh air. The coming of Autumn after a long hot summer is as nice and the warmth of Spring after a bitterly cold winter. You poem is a delight to read. Best wishes from SV

Bill Baker
Date: 9/11/2023 8:13:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comments, SV. Sorry I haven't taken the time to send you three more, my friend. I will soon. Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 9/11/2023 6:07:00 PM

This is really for me an invite to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the fall season. Masterful job writing this.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/11/2023 8:11:00 PM

Thank you, Miranda. Your mindful comments are always uplifting. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/11/2023 5:40:00 PM

Dear Bill, I am swept up in the beauty of swirling leaves in your emotive and golden verse. I admire the introspective and spiritual appreciation so elegantly expressed in the rhythm of your exceptional rhymes. I felt the awe in your verse "I saw the Creator, through creation", and I felt the joy "I must dance and twirl with the swirling leaves". The splendor of this poem moves me deeply. Beautiful moments with God and Nature. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/11/2023 6:02:00 PM

Bill, I totally agree.. I truly and deeply appreciate feeling God and Nature's presence in my life too.. it is a precious gift.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/11/2023 5:59:00 PM

I do love it when I feel Gods presence in my daily life. I especially like it when nature gives me a hug. :-) Thanks for the visit and your kind comment, Susan. It's always a pleasure when you visit, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 9/11/2023 5:14:00 PM

I wrote a haibun once where I commented about decaying leaves: "Funny how life is most beautiful just before death," or something like that. I'm happy to see you equate the beauty with our benevolent Creator Bill. Kudos

Bill Baker
Date: 9/11/2023 5:30:00 PM

Thank for the mindful comments, Tom. I think God opens our eyes that we might see all that is true beauty, all that He created ...when seen through the eyes of Love. Thanks for the visit my friend. Bill