Leaves of Autumn
Autumn Leaves
As if they are the dispersed specks of a laughter
when the tree branches get tickled by a breeze,
a flurry of autumn leaves fall softly to the ground
where their shadows had once proudly reigned,
their edges so ragged attesting the woes of worldly life,
but now enamored to wander bereft of ties.
Those leaves draped in yellow, orange and red
lie as forlorn dreams scattered on earth’s grassy bed,
and continue to devour the intoxicating elixir of freedom
as they begin to seek their newfound destinies,
while fluttering about without any gossamer wings,
as if they are blindly trusting the wind.
They course through the sides of rolling hills and meadows
while adding to the rustic charm of country roads,
and get drenched in the rain and in the shallow waters of creeks
before they are lovingly sun kissed and dried,
crackling loudly as if conveying words of wisdom
when they get unconcernedly trampled underfoot.
Evanescent, the tale of these colorful leaves
as the minuscule bearers of a season’s transition,
surveyors fated to exist till they watch nature’s surrender
to the icy clutches of a wistful winter,
and then they recede from view leaving one more autumn
to gather dust among the cobwebs of memories.
©2016 Anjana Vipin E
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Anjana, this is a beautiful poem. I love the phrasing you use and the descriptive images. And look at the green dot you achieved. I so enjoyed reading this. Great work.
Thank you so much Phyllis. I was very happy when i got the green dot..though i am not entirely sure as to how i succeeded in getting one..thank you for always being there with your kind and encouraging words..I am very grateful..
Lovely work Anjana, with eloquent phrasing and some really unique and beautiful use of language. Each stanza is filled with natural beauty and warm thoughts of Autumn. Excellent work my friend.
Thank you so much Tony..delighted to know that you liked this..your kind words of encouragement are most gratefully appreciated..have a wonderful day!
Wow, beautifully written.
Thank you so much Lori for reading and leaving behind your kind words. I am very grateful..
I keep seeking magnificent writing, and my mind is continually led back to your words. You are the best writer this brain has had the fortune to find in a long time. Your thoughts are spectacularly set in a lovely esplanade of texture and melodious form, bringing your words magnificently to life. I loved this piece of your heart so much. Donald!
Too kind of you my dear friend to give such a compliment..I am humbled by your words and the fortune is all mine to have such an amazing writer as my friend..always delighted to have your words on my page Donald..