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when

the

colors

fade

When the Colors Fade

the tree he planted still stands
wrapped in autumn’s fiery hues
while his colors have faded
…I visit his grave



*Written September 30, 2020
For Constance La France’s Dodoitsu contest
checked on howmanysyllables.com

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FJ Thomas

Date: 12/1/2020 7:40:00 PM

Carolyn so sad yet so very beautiful.

Jack Horne

Date: 11/18/2020 12:55:00 PM

sad but so beautiful

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/17/2020 6:19:00 PM

Wonderful tribute to what lives after we are gone. Superb penning, Carolyn. Congratulations on your richly deserved win. Peace and Serenity, Gershon

Judy Ball

Date: 10/14/2020 9:58:00 PM

What a truly touching piece Carolyn. The pic really adds to it. Great job. Congrats my friend. JB

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/12/2020 4:18:00 PM

Emotive work. Congrats are due so I see from other comments. Way to go. Sara

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/11/2020 12:23:00 PM

Lovely, Carolyn. Heartfelt. Congratulations.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/9/2020 8:06:00 PM

The colors of the season may fade, but the heart remains true, so inspiring, Carolyn~

Paul Callus

Date: 10/9/2020 10:55:00 AM

Beautiful and touching, Carolyn. I love the contrast between the 2nd & 3rd lines. Congratulations on your fine win! Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/9/2020 9:07:00 AM

back with my congratulations, dear. Hope to see a Halloween limerick from you soon!

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/9/2020 1:40:00 AM

What a wonderful heartfelt poem, this is, Carolyn, so much visual within it. love it to my faves

Jan Allison

Date: 10/6/2020 2:56:00 PM

such a touching piece and the picture is perfect, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Jack Horne

Date: 10/6/2020 12:33:00 PM

this is truly beautiful - so pleased to see it was a winner. So pleased too that you liked the Hairy Hands xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/6/2020 7:49:00 AM

Touching and sentimental Carolyn - I'm not surprised you won congratulations my dear friend - you are indeed talented. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Constance La France

Date: 10/5/2020 7:34:00 AM

Carolyn, congratulations on your win in my Dodoitsu Writing Challenge with this excellent poem, a FAV for me, love your image too.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 10/4/2020 9:02:00 PM

Congrats Carolyn towin on your touchy poem. Blessing

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/4/2020 12:36:00 PM

Beautiful Carolyn. Very moving. Congratulations! Linda

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/4/2020 11:50:00 AM

A lovely contrast between the rich colors of fall and the shades of dark grief whispering through the rich fabric of this beautiful poem. Many prayers for you and God Bless you, Gina

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/4/2020 11:48:00 AM

- I can save my lucky coin for another time :) - Congratulations on your beautiful poem, Carolyn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 10/4/2020 10:56:00 AM

A poem of deep emotion...your Gators won yest....forget if you follow Gators or Seminoles....I think...Gators!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/3/2020 5:56:00 PM

Wonderfully expressed, CArolyn! And thanks for my win in your contest.

Silent One

Date: 10/3/2020 1:32:00 PM

Deep and sentimental poetry with hues of sadness...

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/2/2020 1:32:00 PM

A subject that should steal the heart of the sponsor. Best for a win. ~~

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/2/2020 8:30:00 AM

This is such a beauty for the contest Carolyn. I welcome October with open arms. I am still dealing with the aftermath of my husband’s death in transferring everything into my name and this full moon has been an emotional one for my family. I hope to be back to reading more poetry soon. Blessings xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/2/2020 11:16:00 AM

You are missed, Connie, but we understand. Take your time and we'll be happy to read your work again when the inspiration hits.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/1/2020 11:42:00 AM

Immediately put me in mind of Bobby Goldsboro (?)'s "Honey" ("See the tree how big its grown...") long, long ago. Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico