An Autumn of Leaves

By Richard L. Provencher

Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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create a cradle of colour. From

maple heights and journeys

beyond a curlicue

of shades rides a windy season.

In a whisper of movement

curled up edges drop quickly--

as Fall slow-turns to Winter-white.

 

 

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Beautiful poem Richard.

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

And I thank you so much, Jenny. R.

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Enjoyed! The wind blowing autumn into winter! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Brrr! It's here-it's here! Thanks R. -R

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Submitted by Di_Hard on

this is lovely. If ever I got to choose where in the world I'd like to visit, it would be those maple trees when the leaves turn, I'd love to walk under them. Your poem makes a beautiful picture to help my imagining.  I love "cradle of colour" but it's so full of movement too, with "curlicue"  I can feel the wind curling through it. Thankyou for posting

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you, Di_Hard. Autumn sounds of leaves sloshing underfoot is a reminder time passes. We can recall the early-bird of Spring with its melting snow dropping into creeks and then the Summer of our intentions -- to grow energy, to complete tasks all under the glow of a sunny day, then the restflful pause of Autumn and now the fluff of Winter is coming on strong. May your own excellent writing be blessed. We should band together with at least four writers and compile a book of poems and/or short stories for submission to a print publisher. Someone wlll have to take the lead. I would be happy to provide material. May God bless you and your family..  

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Submitted by Di_Hard on

I would love to see a book of poetry by you and Rhiannon and Jenny and other writers, and I'm  honoured you ask me too, but I have had no luck ever getting my stuff published

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Have you ever tried with a KINDLE book? Google it, no costs of any kind to publishe an e-book. I was not successful, only sold a couple of copies. Keep writing. -Richard.

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Submitted by Tom Brown on

Excellent! Enjoyed! Your poem reminds me of Narnia of the scene with Lucy with the falling leaves in Prince Caspian. A sense of wonder.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Hello Tom, what a joy to hear your words, and my first contact with someone from South Africa.  I do much writing and experimenting with my poetry. Glad you enjoyed this sample of euphoria.. My dad, now deceased, said I spent so much time in the woods I might turn into a tree. Cheers, -Richard

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Submitted by Tom Brown on

Actually we have a few good writers in Africa on ABC. One could/should make a list I guess.

All the best Richard! Stay well! Sala kahle!