The Departure

The rustling ballets of seasons 
Projected in your timely reason
 
So gentle the sounds expel from your flute
Standing up to salute
 
The chimes of diamonds in the wind 
Bittersweet changes in nature’s binds
 
Autumn’s falling glory
Swept away the color of life so blurry

In the rushing of a breeze 
Setting in for a winter’s tease
 
Rest now and lie dormant
Once a gust of life from a whispering informant 

Soon your bare arms will feel the strain 
Ice will cover you like rain

Night falls with an eerie depth
Eyes cold, and the singing wept 

Sailing in winter’s powers 
Empty days, with gaunt hours
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 11/8/2008 5:54:00 PM
I love the way that this write flows, are you a rapper, seriously though, you are a great talent, take care D-ncye
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Date: 11/7/2008 5:57:00 PM
Beautiful poem, Laura.I really enjoyed it so much.I love the rhyme and vivid imagery in it.Love and blessings!D.
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Date: 11/7/2008 4:07:00 PM
Lovely poem, Laura, well written, yet with a sad note, saying goodbye to the season and into the next. Hopefully we will find some bright days to enjoy in winter...but then, it's easier for me to say perhaps, living in California, where we enjoy a little snowfall when we are lucky enough to get it! ~ Carrie
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Date: 11/7/2008 1:57:00 PM
Oh those last lines especially paint such a dismal picture of winter! How I wish Autumn could last longer, however I find I am so invigorated by the icy chill of winter! Am I crazy? Maybe! Still a beautiful change of season write. Love, Shar
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Date: 11/7/2008 12:58:00 PM
Nice use of rhyme and imagery in this poem. Creative view of the change of seasons. Keep on writing and sharing your talent with us. Karen
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