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Unwilling

unwilling to toss purple petals though naturally they drop i don’t want to say goodbye they’ve held me captivated for a fortnight from buds with sanguine leaves proud with praise to blossoming royal roses though watered autumn comes like it does for all terrestrials winter tucks it into freeze frame in the inner recesses of the mind meaningful, yet it dwarfs alongside the next periphery i glance outside to see the golden apogee of late October branches and boughs still holding water meaningful, yet… 10/25/2022

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/28/2022 11:58:00 AM

Pensive autumn truth Kim. In the beauty of autumn, there is a melancholy song sung in the word "yet..." Congratulations on your win!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/28/2022 1:26:00 PM

Thank you, Sam!

Bill Baker

Date: 10/26/2022 4:22:00 PM

There's so much truth revealed through nature. Excellent poetry and imagery, Kim. I enjoy reading your poetry today. Write On! my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2022 6:15:00 PM

Thanks, Bill! I appreciate the read!

Howard Kerr

Date: 10/26/2022 3:33:00 PM

Hello Kim, A feast of thought-provoking imagery and personal reflection. Excellent. Congratulations on your selection. Thanks of course for your kind soupmail Howard

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2022 6:16:00 PM

Thank you, Howard!

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/26/2022 2:03:00 PM

I love this poem. Beautiful and meaningful. A Fave :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2022 3:07:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/26/2022 8:43:00 AM

I like this one taking me through the seasons with the changes in the plants, shrubs and trees that surround us. Autumn has been rough this year with not enough rain but last night's rain was wonderful. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page with congratulations. I want to say congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Sara

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2022 3:07:00 PM

We had rain yesterday too! I was like what is that I hear…lol.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/26/2022 7:58:00 AM

- Autumn is short .. and we know what comes next ... lovely poem, Kim ... congratulations on your 7th place in the contest :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2022 8:34:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/26/2022 1:44:00 AM

Royal flowers suggest purple. Although they mocked Him, they put a purple cloak on him. Wonderful poem. Hugs and blessings.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2022 5:08:00 AM

Thank you :) Hugs and blessings ~ Kim

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/25/2022 7:10:00 PM

Didn't your daughter give you purple roses on your birthday? Seems I recall that. You poem brings the fragile closing of Autumn and Winter's freezing touch too close. We are still in Autumn mode here but I feel the change in the air. Nice writing Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/26/2022 5:07:00 AM

Yes, she did…inspiration for this poem. Thank you, Linda! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/25/2022 4:42:00 PM

I love the way the last lingering, clinging traces of beautiful autumn are depicted in this vibrant poem. Wonderful writing, my friend. :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/25/2022 5:54:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn! I appreciate you!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/25/2022 3:44:00 PM

This is a great poem, Kim. That was so wonderful your children sung Jesus Loves Me. That tells me how much a believer you are and also raising your children with God.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/25/2022 5:54:00 PM

Thank you, Eve! :) Be blessed!