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The Little Death

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Not sure if this is a form already or not but there are 12 lines,3 stanzas of 4 lines, and the rhyme scheme is... 1. Aa 2.b 3.Aa 4.b.....5.Cc 6.d 7.Cc 8.d.....9.Ee 10.f 11.Ee 12.f

Each leaf that falls is mourned by all As trees prepare for the little death The glory of their life in warm sunshine bright Becomes a dream when it's time for rest As a lover, the wind, strips them to bare skin And they shiver as the air grows cold Lean branches bend when snows begin Youth blows away…and suddenly we're old Sap inside on hold, as blood when eyes close Then the breath of life, gasping, departs Each tree enfolds a spark of life like gold Till snow melts in Spring’s warm heart.

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Joe Maverick

Date: 10/17/2024 1:03:00 PM

Boo hoo..Ya got me Crystol.' I think its better Next time if you 'leaf this type out?' Due to me Being 'decidedly deciduosly depressed' I might Even dig a spring outta the mattress.' To focus On until the real one arrives.' To spring me free.' I can see some shaking their heads at my daring To attempt family fun jokes..just whenThey had Me condemned.lol.)))

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/18/2024 10:03:00 AM

Oh Joe... you are a unique soul! Your jokes have me grinning from ear to ear!! Thanks for stopping by to make my day! Xo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/15/2024 6:43:00 PM

Congrats on POTD! You did well!

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/16/2024 9:26:00 AM

Tysm! Xo

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/11/2024 5:46:00 AM

Dear Crystol, I am back with a big congratulations on a stellar POTD. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:51:00 AM

Tysm Daniel!! Xo

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/10/2024 6:28:00 PM

' Each leaf that falls is mourned by all. ' A gentle reminder of life, and those around us during our last moments. Your thoughts are beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Congratulations Crystol, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:51:00 AM

Oh thanks Brandy! That's so nice to hear! Xo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/10/2024 5:07:00 PM

Hello Cystrol, congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/11/2024 10:14:00 AM

Hello Cystrol, Thank you for the hugs. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs. /Darlene/

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:51:00 AM

Hugs rbay! Xo

Jan Allison

Date: 10/10/2024 10:46:00 AM

It's such a shame we cant be rejuvenated like the trees - guess i will just have to grow old disgracefully with my poopy poetry lol:-) many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan x

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:50:00 AM

Lol... grace is overrated as far as aging goes! Xo

Jim Slaughter

Date: 10/10/2024 10:33:00 AM

Quite lovely, Crystol, and congrats on POTD.

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:49:00 AM

Appreciate it Jim! Xo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/10/2024 9:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful POTD win. What a lovely write. Enjoy your day with your win......................

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Paula! Xo

Joseph May

Date: 10/10/2024 9:14:00 AM

Wonderful write, Congrats on POTD

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:48:00 AM

Ty! Xo

Michael Tor

Date: 10/10/2024 7:40:00 AM

Returning to wish you a big Congratulations for receiving POTD...

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Michael! Xo

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/10/2024 6:07:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great p.o.t.d. ... autumn is here and frosty winter is just around the corner, Crystol :) - hugs

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/11/2024 8:47:00 AM

My favorite time of year! Tysm! Xo

Paul Callus

Date: 10/10/2024 5:53:00 AM

Congratulations on p.o.t.d. Crystol! Like those trees we all face obstacles in life, but if we face them with strength and self belief we can overcome and return as or stronger than before! Regards // paul

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 6:00:00 AM

So true thanks! Xo

Tom Woody

Date: 10/10/2024 5:39:00 AM

Hey Crystol, enjoy your day in the sun

Tom Woody
Date: 10/10/2024 6:34:00 AM

I've been with you since day one and will continue :)

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 6:00:00 AM

Thank you Tom! It is so awesome to sign in and see so many messages! Makes my day! Glad to see you are one of them! Xoxo

Keith D Trestrail

Date: 10/10/2024 4:15:00 AM

Congrats on POTD. Now fire up that ukulele, girl, and let’s do this right. I’ll bring the hooch!

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 5:57:00 AM

Lol...IDK bout you Mr. Trestrail! Love your humor and wit... I'm a whiskey on the rocks gal when I do imbibe! Got the Uke all tuned up...;) xo

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/10/2024 3:58:00 AM

Dear Crystol, what a great title and so fitting to the season. I love how you show the mysteries of life and death and renewal. A big congratulations on getting POTD. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 5:57:00 AM

Back at you my friend! Thank you! Xo

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/10/2024 3:26:00 AM

Crystol, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD.

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 5:52:00 AM

Oh thx! Great to hear from you! Xo

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/10/2024 2:30:00 AM

Apt analogy, enjoyed this poem, ringing with truth, warmest congratulations on POTD, Crystal

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 5:51:00 AM

Thanks US! Honored you enjoyed my poem! Xo

Lin Lane

Date: 10/10/2024 2:22:00 AM

We die little deaths each time our lives are in turmoil. Each time puts another scar on our hearts, but we survive to have a new season of budding. Well written, Crystol.

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 5:50:00 AM

Yess just so Lin, ty for your attention and words of wisdom! Xo

Maria Williams

Date: 10/10/2024 1:33:00 AM

Back again to congratulate on your POTD - well earned. Crystol

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 5:49:00 AM

Tysm! Xo

Daisy Meadows

Date: 10/10/2024 12:59:00 AM

A beautiful poem. Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 5:48:00 AM

Ty Daisy for taking time to encourage! Xo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/10/2024 12:36:00 AM

We mourn the little death but we look forward to the rebirth. Congratulations to you Crystol on todays POTD honour. Tom

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 5:48:00 AM

Tysm Tom! I'm honored! Xo

Suzette Richards

Date: 10/9/2024 5:20:00 AM

Lovely smooth transition from dying back to new life emerging. Nice use of analogy, Crystol :)

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/9/2024 7:02:00 AM

Oh tysm Suzette! That means a lot from you who is so talented! Xo

Maria Williams

Date: 10/9/2024 1:53:00 AM

Such an evocative and lyrical comparisons to nature Crystol. Your ending where you refer to a new life is so smoothly done. Maria

Arlo Parker
Date: 10/10/2024 1:00:00 AM

Of course, POTD. Congratz on your capturing the Gods' Eyes. :o))

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/9/2024 7:01:00 AM

Appreciate that Maria! Thanks for dropping in! Xo

Arlo Parker

Date: 10/9/2024 12:27:00 AM

Metaphor on woody display. Lovely. Luckily, life is a 12 season year. Un peu de mort...:o))

Arlo Parker
Date: 10/9/2024 9:57:00 AM

@Sz: Oui!!

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/9/2024 7:00:00 AM

Thanks for your input Arlo, always good to hear from you! Xo

Suzette Richards
Date: 10/9/2024 5:18:00 AM

La petite ... The title of this poem threw me at first :)

Tom Woody

Date: 10/8/2024 6:48:00 PM

Sweet seasonal poetry and I like your reference to a "little" death. Rebirth rocks! Great photo. How old were you then?

Tom Woody
Date: 10/10/2024 8:21:00 AM

Haha no I thought is was from your youth. I think you told me your age before

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/10/2024 6:12:00 AM

I guess I didn't answer your question lol... I'm 47.

Crystol Woods
Date: 10/9/2024 6:53:00 AM

Thanks Tom! It's a retouched photo my friend did for me online... she's a photographer and can do miracles with the computer! So it's a recent photo but with editing equiptment I guess lol. I loved the final product as it still looks like me but better! Ty again! Xo