Autumn Leaves

Gold cherry

By luigi_pagano

Thu, 23 Sep 2021
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20 comments
 

Slowly, at first,
they begin
their descent;
twisting, twirling,
they engage
in a dance.
Then whipped
by the force
the wind exerts
lie on the ground
exhausted, inert,
all energy spent.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2021 

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I love...love this poem Luigi, probably one of my favourites of yours.

Dancing leaves are so inspiring. 

Many thanks for sharing. Definitely one I'll come back to reading.

Put a big smile on my face. smiley

Jenny. XX

 

 

Submitted by lenchenelf on

...they stir, in whisper of breeze to whirl once more before hoar and rime of frost holds them fast to each other, and the Earth.

Lovely autumnal passion Luigi

Best as ever

Lena xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Yes indeed and much more lyrical than my little effort. Your comment is greatly appreciated.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by lenchenelf on

Your piece captures movement, passion, a moment, my thought merely a reflection on their dance and your vision smiley

best as ever

lenaxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I realised that, Lena, and my response was to express my admiration for the quality of the feedback which was first-class.  My verse was a departure from my style that is ordinarily rhymed poetry.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

My thanks to you, Jenny, for always being so supportive. Your nice words are a morale booster and a confirmation that the poem is good enough, which is reassuring. This was written while I was in a reflective mood and coming to terms with the effect of the coming season.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Nice description of the falling, Luigi. When the air is cool and drying, they seem to revive on the ground to crackle under foot, to the pleasure of children (and adults!) too. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Yes, it is true, Rhiannon, as long as the ground is dry. Once wet it can be very slippery Thanks for your feedback.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day!

Please share/retweet if you enjoyed it as much as I did

Picture Credit:https://tinyurl.com/b8f4re6c

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

First of all, let me unashamedly whoop with joy at the news and thank you and ABC tales for the honour.
As for copyright, I have searched everywhere without being able to ascertain who owns it. It looks as if the world and his wife have used the drawing without attribution. I have traced users as far away as Cina and Middle Eat  Google suggested that someone named Christe Mahiri of Romania may be the artist.  Extensive use of it has been made on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
Let me know if you want me to change the image.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Hello Luigi - well our intrepid team of investigators have been on the case, and we can't find the copyright details, but we have found, as you said, that it's been used multiple times all over the world. We also found that it won a prize in 2016:

https://www.mundiario.com/album/sociedad/obras-premiadas-xx-salon-mercos...

Under the circumstances, I'm afraid I'm going to take it down and replace it with the picture I used on social media. Thank you for all the searching you did before using it smiley

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

That's life, Claudine. At least Google gave me the right name It puzzles me how people have been able to use it without attribution. No matter, your picture complements the poem beautifully. Thank you.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Gosh Luigi, you have conjured up a feeling of passion with these short lines! Although have often heard of leaves dancing, this is brilliant, different, you have given Autumn a new dimension for me, thankyou!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It was just a passing thought, Di, but I am thrilled that you liked it

Luigi

 

 

Submitted by marandina on

Beautifully done, Luigi. Paul

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Much obliged, as ever, Paul.

Best Luigi

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Lovely words Luigi. Upon reflection they remind me of the time I spend in my own garden during the course of a year. After the frenzy of activity in the spring, gradually slowing down during the heat of the summer I find myself now with little to do, which is just as well because I am exhausted.

Turlough

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

The lull in botanical activity should be a great opportunity for literary cultivation, Terence, and give you the chance to become a famous writer. Never say die.

Best wishes, Luigi.

 

Submitted by onemorething on

Wonderful Luigi, perfectly autumnal. x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for the nod, Rachel. Coming from you is a great compliment.
I have read your interview with the Yorkshire Post and found it fascinating. You know that I'd be delighted to have you as a guest on my personal site and post some of your work on it. You only have to say the word.

Kind regards, Luigi

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