The Gilded Leaves of Autumn Sigh

The Gilded Leaves of Autumn Sigh

As the gilded leaves of Autumn sigh,
I’m haunted by the shadow of a long-lost love.
I’ll always remember the soft song of a summer breeze…
from golden days when we were carefree butterflies.

I’m haunted by the shadow of a long-lost love…
memories of our first kiss still leave me breathless,
from golden days when we were carefree butterflies;
when our silhouettes tangoed in moonlight’s silvery embrace. 

Memories of our first kiss still leave me breathless!
I was enchanted by soft caresses and sparkling red wine.
When our silhouettes tangoed in moonlight’s silvery embrace,
I believed stars would shine until the end of time.

I was enchanted by soft caresses and sparkling red wine…
enthralled as you held me tenderly in your arms.
I believed stars would shine until the end of time;
when I thought you would be forever mine.

Enthralled as you held me tenderly in your arms,
I’ll always remember the soft song of a summer breeze,
when I thought you would be forever mine…
as the gilded leaves of Autumn sigh.

09-01-2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Castellenas Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 4:13 AM
A wonderful poem shared. Those good days and sweet kisses. Never forgotten.
Sietesantos Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 7:36 AM
Greetings John, I am so happy that you enjoyed reading this piece - thank you for your wonderful complimentary, supportive words! Best regards. Pandita
Raven Avatar
October 27, 2018 at 3:59 AM
Hi Pandita, this is such a beautiful form and your beautiful words do make it even more so. Firstly, much belated congratulations on your win. This poetic jewel is painted by artistic words from a most talented pen. It is an honour and a pleasure to read this gem this morning. Romance does sing from your pen Pandita. A Fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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October 28, 2018 at 9:01 PM
Dear Mike, I appreciate you sweet encouraging words and compliments! Thank you so very much! Hugs and best regards. Pandita
Gondolf Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Very nicely done, Pandita, I really like this one. John
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September 20, 2018 at 8:42 AM
Dear John, it's really nice to receive your kind congratulatory words! Thank you ever so much! Hugs. Pandita
Daniel Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 7:38 AM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem, Pandita:)
Sietesantos Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 8:41 AM
Jo, thank you - thank you, my friend! Have a great day! Hugs. Pandita
Pandit Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 7:33 AM
Back with congrats, Pandita..I knew you wrote a winning poem..I predicted your win soon as I read your poem. well done, friend.
Sietesantos Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 8:39 AM
Dear Vijay, again thank you so much! Have a great day! Hugs. Pandita
May Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 7:10 PM
An enchanted memory Pandita..Congrats on your win..
Sietesantos Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 8:38 AM
Hi Joseph, I am so delighted that you like my poem and appreciate that you placed it on your winners' list! Love and hugs. Pandita
Robinson Jr. Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 9:21 AM
Absolutely beautiful pantoum, Pandita! Gorgeously woven emotional texture. Splendid poetry. Love and smiles always.
Sietesantos Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Greetings Rico, I am so happy that you enjoyed reading this piece - thank you for your wonderful complimentary, supportive words! Hugs and much love. Pandita
Gentile Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 7:31 AM
This is an exquisite Pantoum. I found this to be just so beautiful, Pandita! Romance in high gear! I expect you will do very well in the contest with this one! Happy Sunday xxoo
Sietesantos Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 6:58 PM
Dear Mike, I appreciate you kind encouraging words and compliments! Thank you so very much! Hugs and best regards. Pandita
Cunningham Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 3:23 AM
Beautiful pantoum Pandita, I didn't find this the easiest form but you've written it so well. Tom
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September 2, 2018 at 6:56 PM
Hi Tom, I am so happy that you enjoyed reading this piece - thank you for your wonderful supportive words! Hugs. Pandita
Palli Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 2:37 AM
So beautiful! Wonderful poem, Pandita.
Sietesantos Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 6:54 PM
Hello Susan, thank you for visiting and leaving your lovely complimentary words! Hugs. Pandita
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September 1, 2018 at 7:01 PM
I enjoyed reading this very much, Pandita!
Sietesantos Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 9:45 PM
Hi Sunlite, thank you for visiting and I appreciate your kind support my friend! All the best! Hugs. Pandita
B. Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 6:54 PM
Your breathtaking creativity shines beautifully .. A shining star.. So exquisite and captivating.. I absolutely enjoyed this, my dear friend.. Outstanding pantoum!! Blessings, dear friend.. Good luck with the contest!!
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September 1, 2018 at 9:43 PM
Dear Robertina, it is wonderful to receive your superlative, complimentary words, my friend! Thank you ever so much! Have a beautiful day! Love and hugs. Pandita
Allison Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 3:06 PM
gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous poem Pandita I adore the pantoum form and this is a stunner:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 1, 2018 at 3:12 PM
My sweet Jan, thank you so much for your lovely complimentary words! Hope you are doing well and having an enjoyable weekend! Love and hugs. Pandita
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 2:03 PM
Tough form that hardly ever makes sense to me. But yours did. Well done Pandita, best wishes...
Sietesantos Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 2:07 PM
Awwww, I appreciate your wonderful compliments, Charlie! Have a great weekend, my friend! Love and hugs. Pandita
Pandit Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 12:58 PM
You tackled this contest with a difficult form and to top it off you used all the phrases..well written as always..excellent in your usual tradition..surely this is a winning poem. Well done my friend.
Sietesantos Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 1:58 PM
Hi Vijay, thank you, dear friend, for your superlative compliments that I so very much appreciate! I thank you kindly! Hope you are enjoying a beautiful weekend! Hugs. Pandita
Sands Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 12:34 PM
Very nice Pandita. Good luck in the contest :)
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September 1, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Many thanks, dear Heidi, for your wonderful compliments and support! Hugs to you and hope you are enjoying the day. Pandita
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