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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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/25/2022 5:54:00 PM Thank you, Eve! :) Be blessed!