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The Sounds of Autumn
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The Sounds of Autumn |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Sounds of Autumn The sounds of Autumn Are rustling in the trees And through the tall grasses Of the meadow Whistling winds, warning Of things to come Impending winter storms Sleet and snow and ice The cold, the despair Threatening sounds Of unknown peril I didn’t need the wind to remind me That this will be the winter of sorrow That we will not sit again In the fragrance of the spring meadow Nor play together with the little ones Under the shade trees of summer I didn’t need the fluttering of leaves To mark the coming of a new season, A season of tears, A season of loneliness But deep in my heart I truly believe That every time the wind Rustles through the trees I’ll remember your laughter Every time the fall wild flowers and berries Bend in the brisk autumn wind I’ll recall your youthful spirit Every tree and shrub To survive the winter blast Will remind me of your fortitude Your character, your perseverance Every crimson leaf That dances and swirls In a whirlwind of joy Will remind me of the way You made us laugh Your spontaneous fun Your improvised entertainment And when all the leaves have fallen No wind or gale will threaten me, But will only call out my name In whispered swirls and howling gusts And I will remember you Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 10-17-2000).] |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Liz...And I will remember this beautifully heartfelt poem. And now I have to go get a kleenex....This is truly wonderful. God Bless, Bonnie |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Thank you for one of the most glorious poems I've ever read on Autumn, and one that made me cry, touched my heart and will remain printed out nearby where I can always read it. It means something special to me. Kathleen |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Elizabeth I believe if you listen closely you will hear that sweet voice in many things. Hugs, deb |
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azure Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 52 |
This is an amazing poem - I've often tried to write about how a certain time of year can bring memories flooding back. What a wonderful job you've done of showing that. Azure "I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much" - Sandra Cisneros |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Liz- I almost wish I did not fully understand then I would not be crying - but reveling in the beauties of autumn you've so wonderfully described. {{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}} |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Your excellence will never stop or change. Excellent writing. Sy |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, this is touching, sad and beautiful all rolled into one. Excellent indeed. HUGS Love ya Denise |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Elizabeth, You are a dream, what deep thoughts, what perfection. You are blessed. "I didn’t need the wind to remind me That this will be the winter of sorrow That we will not sit again In the fragrance of the spring meadow" Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
ROFL!!! Well, Elizabeth, you just blew your cover as a poet who cannot write free verse. There is no form of the art of writing you cannot master....this poem is proof of that  |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Elizabeth, I'm so sorry for your pain. If there were anything I could do, I would do it, but you seem to have already dealt with it in the best way you can. God bless you. Elizabeth Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near... [email protected] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--How my heart hurts in reading this poem, yet it is full of the beauty you see and the love that you feel...so I also feel amazed at the person that you are. Hugs! |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Liz~ Yes the memories will be there, treasured, sweet and golden, hold onto them Liz and they will see you through every winter ~HUGS~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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