We Need the Dreaded Autumn

Gray haired orchards are still smoking in birds
Our inner plains revolt in signs of the zodiac
The longing creaks in white petals
Northern winds plan spreading of harvest 

We need the dreaded autumn...
Foals still wash their manes in dreams
The echo of romance spreads withered leaves
Last night I dreamed storms in daffodils 

Nature’s nightmare tumble tumult
Bucks thrust hunger in wolves
Snow stormy hour entangles in hair
Frost bites the sweetness in hives 

Gray haired orchards are still smoking in birds
Our inner plains do not believe in dreams
The echo of romance spreads withered leaves
Last night it felt like snowstorms in daffodils. 

 (written in my teenage years, translated now)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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September 30, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Mi-ar placea daca ai posta si varianta originala in romana... Se simte ca ai suferit atunci cand ai scris poezia asta si faptul ca ai pus-o pe hartie atunci ti-a mai vindecat ranile. Cred ca avem nevoie si de suferinta pentru a pretui clipele frumoase. Cu drag, Emilia
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September 26, 2010 at 7:53 AM
This is so good it gives me goose bumps. Love, Dave
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September 25, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Great writer from the beginning...Sara
Neels Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 2:21 PM
"the echo of romance spreads whithered leaves" I love that line Iolanda. Beautiful verse, glad you posted it. Hope your weekend is an awesome one ;)
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September 24, 2010 at 6:21 AM
Im so gald you saved this and are able to share this beautiful write, you made my Friday Morning.....thank you always Michael
Mehta Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 3:51 AM
Grey haired orchards.. very nice expression, Iolanda... Nice invocation to autumn
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September 23, 2010 at 10:54 PM
A poem well done keep your fascinating poetry coming" Nathan
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September 23, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Your son Chris is sure better off than my Jeremy. Thanks for commenting to my blog, Iiolanda. OUr sons are precious. Let me read this poem now: I really like your imagery in this interesting poem, Iolanda. GREAT last two lines. Luv, Andrea
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