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I sit at the table looking out the kitchen window drinking the autumn warm golden shades of red, brown, and orange leaves descending and walking through my yard. My mind swims with thoughts of seventy autumns, yearning to purge into words that storm within me. This old encrusted frame kidnapped the child I once was, in tears this heart thoughts flow reflecting on the past. Unconsciously holding my breath, my wizened hands shake slightly while I write. Like the ocean at the mercy of the wind sweeping away by the demands of everyday life, I write pages and pages of weeping words. Waves rush in and around, losing myself in a wakeful dream as I hear the distant chants. Love and be loved a rhythm of my soul too still the storm within me. With hope of once more, to be young in the embrace of my love, for now I open the door of my heart and let him continue his journey. 10/5/2017

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Date: 11/5/2017 7:58:00 PM
so beautifully expressed Eve and i could look at that image every day - an absolute joy to read your pen weeps tears of happiness with this gem of a poem and win hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/23/2017 6:58:00 PM
I am way behind with feasting at your table! Another triple wowsa! ~ john
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Date: 10/11/2017 10:37:00 AM
A most lovely poem, Eve; your weeping words strike home, considering that we both identify with innumerable autumns! Congratulations on a very deserved win. Regards // paul
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Date: 10/10/2017 5:40:00 AM
Congrats Eve, a lovely poem :)
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Date: 10/10/2017 12:19:00 AM
Best wishes and congratulations on your win, Eve ... blessings and keep up the great work, my friend! :-)
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Date: 10/9/2017 2:39:00 PM
So much to identify within this well-written poem, Eve...our 'autumn' years. Congratulations on your fine win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/9/2017 1:51:00 PM
Eve, so enchanting and charming, congratulations on your win in my contest and what a lovely image too !
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Date: 10/8/2017 4:41:00 PM
Eve, I also get that "yearning to purge into words". If only I could do it as eloquently as you have here. Sublime.
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Date: 10/7/2017 7:37:00 PM
OMG, Best poem I have read today, Eve. Wow, this is one of your very best. It captures so well the way we feel as we grow older (not THAT old yet, but I'm feeling it, feeling it, more and more). The ending is heart wrenching. FAVE
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Date: 10/7/2017 7:37:00 PM
Oh and I adore that picture!
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Date: 10/6/2017 8:45:00 PM
A very emotional and evocative poem Eve. Beautifully written with such amazing and vulnerable imagery. Just lovely to read and I truly enjoyed. Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 10/6/2017 12:57:00 PM
I found this to be very beautiful, Eve and I can so relate to it. Lovely!!
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Date: 10/6/2017 7:03:00 AM
This is so beautiful Eve.. You really know how to paint a picture with words..
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Date: 10/6/2017 4:59:00 AM
I love the image of falling leaves that you've used here Eve, it compliments your wonderful poem beautifully...Maria xxx
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Date: 10/5/2017 9:43:00 PM
Very expressive, emotion full..positive ending..best for a win, Eve!
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Date: 10/5/2017 9:03:00 PM
Eve, you just keep getting better and better, I love this poem and is a fav!
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Eve Roper
Date: 10/5/2017 9:03:00 PM
:)

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