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Amber, Autumn, Beauty, Caressing, Fall, Leaves, Nature, One Shot Wednesday, One Stop Poetry, Orange, Red, Smooth, Tomb
Image Credits: Miss-Deathwish@DeviantArt
Umpteen shades of red and yellow
Floating in the dusky air
Like a pungent love affair
Sometimes hot, sometimes mellow
Maple leaves kept flying by
Crossing hills and giggling streams
Pushed ahead by muffled screams
Of winds rushing low and high
One little leaf painted red
Along with his soaring friend
Singing songs in soft ascent
Danced along, moving ahead
Together climbing tall mountains
And kissing peaks rising high
They waved greetings to the sky
And played by gushing fountains
They chased pretty butterflies
And floated by river banks
Cooing to the breeze their thanks
With trees waving their high-fives
Finally, they came to rest
Upon a tomb small but calm
And shedding a tear like a psalm
Hoping that they lived their best
**Had drafted this poem in the Fall of 2010, but finally posting it today for One Shot Wednesday :)… THE place for poetic awesomeness! **
How I write, is mine...How you read, is yours 
You’ve captured nature in this. Lovely words.
Gee.. thank you ever so much, Anthony… so happy you liked this one..
Nice work, I put photos with my writing as well!
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Gee.. thanks for the kind words and your link too, Joseph… I checked out your site, and it was simply brilliant!
There is a lovely romantic feel to the experience of these leaves…lives…well lived.
Awww… Thank you soooo much, Laura..
I too wanna live a well-lived life 🙂 … I hope I can say the same (as these leaves) when my time comes..
smiles. i am a nature freak…so this spoe to adeep place within me…and of course the metaphor as well for what we do with the time we have…
heheh… and why am I not surprised to hear about your being a nature freak, Bri? I know why!! Cuz you are an AWESOME poet!!!! Nature and great poetry somehow seem to go hand in hand 🙂
So happy you liked this piece, my friend.. thanks ever so much!
Very nice poem. The colors racing across the landscape.The photo is great.
Aww.. thanks a ton for the appreciative words here, Sammie!! I loved the pic too!!
Heheh, a pungent love affair … I’ve had some of those. This whole piece is quite beautiful, but I really love the image of shedding a tear like a psalm. And trees waving high-fives … Man I want to go outside and high-five a bunch of trees RIGHT NOW! Sadly, I live in the desert. And Cacti high-fives … well, ouch.
Oh my my, Az!! PLEASE wear your baking mitts before waving high-fives at those cacti!! 🙂
But me is sooo happy you liked this poem, darling… and those pungent affairs.. hmm… (cough cough) 😉
Thanks for your sweet and pleasing words here…
(many many hugs)
Kavita, I felt like I was floating, flying, giggling as I read this. Oh, so beautiful!
Ooooohhh… and that made me feel sooo nice about this poem, Joann…. thank you SO MUCH for your sweet words, my friend..
xoxoxox
What a beautiful poem. I love the imagery.
Aww.. thanks a TON, Teresa.. you are very kind… I really appreciate your words here…
I love poems about autumn even more in the winter…and this is an especially tasty one, especially that last stanza–a tomb and a tear like a psalm–so delicate but right to the point like a stiletto of words. Nice one, Kavita.
Yaaayyy… Joy, your comment made GRINNNNN… thank you ever so much for those wonderful words about this poem, my dear…
Really, I am honored that a poetess as WOW as you liked this poem so much…
(many hugs)
Wow. The poem made my mind wander away from the walls of my office into an canopy laced with autumn colors. Wonderful.
Awww… I am so glad this poem helped you get out of those office walls, Silvertongue… be in only in your mind’s eye…
We all need moments we can call OURS.. don’t we?
REALLY happy you liked this orange little long poem, my friend 🙂 … thank youuuu!!!
xoxo
Vivid, beautiful portrayal of nature….
captured memories
Oh.. thank you so much, Gautami… glad you enjoyed this amber ride..
This is excellent…love the story and message presented.
teeheehee.. thank you, Charles.. it’s so nice to see you enjoy my poetry… that’s very special, my friend… thanks again!
Behold the beauty of nature! There’s nothing quite like Autumn in its fullest – the rain of golden leaves, the smell of others burning, nature’s final blooming beauty, before the long fall. Ah, I do wish this winter would leave us already. It’s been too long in staying. But then…I find myself saying that every year. Lovely work, Kavita!
hehehe.. you seem to be REALLY annoyed about Winters, Chris… makes me super glad to see that you liked this Fall poem so much…
thank youuuu…
And oh yea… it’s almost Spring time… so cheer up!!! 🙂
Wonderful poem, kavita–vivid and lush and rich. I could see those leaves, feel those emotions. And the ending, so poignant. Really well done. Thank you.
Woowwiieezz!!! Thank you, DS!!! So happy you liked the different moods of this poem… yaaayyyy!!
So sweet of you, my dear…
xoxoox
Kavita…
You make Mother Nature seem so Romantic.
But she is, G-Man.. isn’t she just awesome!??!?!?!
Thank you for your kind words here, my dear Mr. G!!!! 🙂
xoxox
Lovely rolling rhythm to go wish the lush imagery
Aww.. thanks, M… you are too kind…
I am super happy you enjoyed this poem so much…
Lots of love!!!
oops ‘with’ not ‘wish’ – silly me
teeheehee.. GOTCHA!! 🙂
Beautiful Kavita…that one red leaf – you sense the following of it and coming to rest …we should all hope that we all live to our best….bkm
Amen to that, bkm… Your comment spoke of peace and serenity.. and I soooo appreciate it, my friend…
Thanks for everything!!!
(hugs)
Some story here! I had started floating with that red one enjoying the wind.
Becoming thoughtful at the site of that tomb- that’s typically me.. Thinking.. brooding..
For once I thought you did that image- then it occurred you could do much vibrant ones with more intensity.. wanna see some of those.. 🙂
Hugs xoxox
I hope you landed safely after all the floating about, Liv!! MWAAAHH!!!
You make me very happy about this poem, girl…
And the image…gee.. I loved it (DeviantArt ofcourse)… but now I am motivated to shoot/click some of ’em myself!!! Ugghh.. Fall is so many months away!!!
Right now, it’s all snowpix !! 😀
Hugs right back at ya, babes!!
Oh yeah, I did- the tombstone had all the right balance of energies for me to stop by without tumbling over!
Fall poems make me go happy anyways! I associate those red maple leaves (I hope I got that right) with approaching winters. Some shapes are special to you- this one has been since childhood- color- unusual shape and all!!
That’s so typically me!
I did see a couple of Devian Art Images- I’m kinda wanting to experiment myself- let’s see how soon..
Send some snow- I could slide a bit around.. 🙂
You want snow?!?!?!??! hahahah.. some of my friends here will be MORE THAN HAPPY to send you some… but I kinda snow myself! So, I’ll send you just a wee bit (selfish little me ;))
And yes… those orange-red maple leaves… they are kinda the definition of Fall to me… they have such a romantic feel attached to them…
Oohh.. and DeviantArt totally ROCKS!! Some day, I hope to put something up there myself… (sigh).. some day!
AMEN!!
Someday very soon.. I know this! The 1st time I saw those images, it kinda pinched me somewhere in my mind.. I have been doing all such things even before I could write. Sketching, mixing, blending- I mean images- not a food processor!!
I guess you are the only who loves snow other than me- rest all of my friends whine about it!! Even a teeny bit would do- I’ll showcase it in the freezer and feel good about it just looking at it. It’s darn warm- the ice would melt if I stack it else where- since you are sending only a pinch of it..!!
I am not selfish while sending these- Hugs xoxoxoxoxoxox
Aww…you are the SHWEETESHT!!!! And just for being so sweet, I will send you MORE!!
xoxooxoxoxxox (packed with snow) 🙂
You are a real darling- without a shade of doubt!!!
I am freezing already! Believe me- I had to get up and locate my socks! Thankoooooooooooooooooooooooooooz 😀
Love xoxoxox
OMG!!!! BLANKETTTTSSSS!!!!
😉
Dear Kavita
Oh!!! Yes, its beautiful… your last lines were perfect…
‘Finally, they came to rest
Upon a tomb small but calm
And shedding a tear like a psalm
Hoping that they lived their best’
So lovely…
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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Gee… your soothing words are something I always look forward to, Shashi.. thank you so much for stopping by these leaves… and thanks for your lovely comments here.. always a treasure!
You’ve described Mother Nature wearing her glowing Autumn colours and dancing breezes to perfection, Kavita… Wonderful dancing poetry, makes you hear the singing leaves…xx
Ooooohh… and isn’t that just lovely, Pen?!?!? Even with all the snow outside, I can see those little leaves trying to peek out from under the snow… their message being, “just a few days more, and I WILL BE THERE!!” 🙂
So happy you enjoyed this poem, my dear… thank you so much for your kind words..
What a beautiful and purposeful journey. That life could be so adorned
Thanks dear friend for your sweet kindness
Moonie hugs
You can say that again, Moonie… A life adorned with the beauty of friends and love, is a life well lived indeed…
Your words here made me realize how special all those people are..those people that enrich our lives with their presence…
Thanks for being there, my dear.. and for your appreciation here…
Much love to you from a poem… (xoxo)
The solemn part of the narration, was the most profound and most wise. Live life to the maximum of what it could be lived before its your turn to live out there in the tomb, cold and dead.
Nice lines.
Cheers,
Blasphemous Aesthete
Bingo, Anshul! There is just one life.. and the least we could do is live it to the FULLEST! 🙂 Well said, my friend..
Thanks ever so much for your insights and your kind words here.. Really appreciate it..
xoxox
Leaves personified! Delightful stuff, Kavita!
Ohhhh… you didn’t call me a romantic, Eric!!! 😦 I am almost disappointed.. (giggles)
But am very glad you liked the poem anyway…
Much love..
oh i enjoyed this poem kavita – this was like a dance of autumn leaves on playful breezes…beautifully captured..
Aaaww… you say “dance”, and my feet begin to tap, Claudia…. And Nature sure knows how to provide us with some awesome music… doesn’t she now? 🙂
So happy you liked this poem, C…
(hugs)
Ahhh, the falling of autumn leaves…it’s like a painting the last image and the journey there is so vivid. Lovely poem.
Oh my!! The romance in your words here made me go into a dream world, my friend… thankoooo…
Very happy you enjoyed this poem so much…
Have a lovely week ahead!
i want to be there…if it were my last stop, I’d pass on as a happy man
Peace, hp
words
Aaahhh.. Amen to that, hpicasso!!! I really hope we can all say the same for ourselves when we get there…
Here’s wishing you a great week ahead!
what a wonderful love affair with the season. beautifully done with awe and respect for nature.
hehehe…it’s a love affair alright, Tolbert!! A “natural” one too.. 🙂
Very happy you enjoyed this piece, my friend.. your words are highly appreciated!
This is gorgeous! A vivid piece Kavita! Nice one…
Oh JEss.. you are too kind, my dear.. THANKS A BUNCH !!!
Lovely description of a gone fall
Greatly done K!
Ooohh…thankoo, my dear sweet Dulce… 🙂 So glad you enjoyed the amber words here…
I’m envious of the journey of maple leaves. So well depicted, amazing flow! Loved it.
Aww… come on now, Vishwas!! I am sure your journey is just as lovely…
Best wishes, my friend.. 🙂
So glad you enjoyed this poem…
Hey I enjoyed a lot… I read two times…!
WOOWW!! THANKS, Pranavam… that’s really very sweet of you…
Kavita, beautiful descriptions of autumn.
I miss the change of seasons living in Mexico.
Awww… I am so glad you to experience Autumn in this poem, my dear… thank you for your kind words…
Ooohh.. lovely Mexico … A MUST-VISIT on my list!!! 🙂
Great metaphor for the variety of all life and for the lives lived and finished, sifted, changed, metamorphosed, and elevated to another realm. Well written. Thanks, Gay
Ohh.. thank you for your insights here, Gay.. I really appreciate it…
Life is indeed a journey… we lead it our way… and finally, when it all comes to THE moment, we wonder and hope that we’ve lived it to the fullest…
I wish we all do…
Best Regards, my friend..
I’m dreaming of chasing butterflies and floating by riverbanks now. Your words are SO beautiful. I love how you capture emotions in such a lovely manner. Beautiful rhyme structure too. 🙂 *hugs*
Aww… you romantic girl… I just LOVED your comment, Rache… many many hugs to you for that!!
Chasing butterflies and floating by riverbanks… ooohhh… Enjoy yourself, sweetie!!! 😀
Am very happy you liked this poem so much…
xxoxox
I love the sound of leaves applauding in the wind and dancing along the ground…this is a good read Kavita…nice capture.
Aww.. isn’t that rustling of leaves profoundly musical? I am soooo glad you liked this poem so much, Reggie… thanks a BUNCH, my friend!!
Usually the end of autumn makes me sad and I always hope I’ve made the best out of summer and I’m ready to face winter … I feel exactly like your red leaf … So well captured, and I like the hopeful sparkle on the end!
You can say that again, B… the end of Fall is kinda scary at times… but then again, I kinda love winter too.. 😉
SO GLAD you enjoyed this poem, sweetie… and I am really happy that you like that little red leaf in the poem… that’s being positive!! NICE!!!
Stay so, my friend..
Luv ya!!
gorgeous imagery; makes me long for fall even though we’re just getting going for spring… and the ending makes for a quiet and sobering surprise. well done, my friend, and the image you found to go with fits it perfectly. 🙂
*hugs*
awww… thanks, Siubhan… it’s so nice to see you here… been missing you…
so happy you enjoyed this amber poem, my friend…
weekend hugs!!!
xoxox
Awesome! Beautiful imagery, Kavita!
Oooohh.. thank you ever so much, Christine… So glad you enjoyed this one, girl… 🙂
Love you loads!!!
I dig this one , Kavita
Beautiful 🙂
Peace to you,
Laz
Gee.. thanks a ton, Laz.. you are too kind, my friend..
The name is fabulous and then it goes on to lines like “leaves waving high fives.” This is a wonderful word picture. A perfectly lovely nature poem.
Awww… thanks, Jamie… Coming from you (whom I respect so much), this really means a lot to me, my dear friend…
I feel that that no matter how much we write about nature, it just isn’t enough… She is just tooooo beautiful 🙂
I am very happy to see you enjoyed this leafy poem soo much, J… xoxooxox
Oh.. and as for that title, THANK YOUU for the appreciation!!!! Cuz I put a lot of thought into the title for my poems too… so it feels REALLY great when it too gets a second look… Thank you Thank you Thank you soooo much!!! 😀
Beautiful poem. Feels very cinematic, following a billowing leaf on this course, resting only at the grave. The great thing, for me at least, is the fact you chose to have a fallen leaf as the central motif, and none of its life has been told to the reader, almost like a nobility in death, or passing. On a simpler note, great imagery, perfectly formed, and wonderful autumnal colours. I really enjoyed it
hehehe… Cinematic, eh?! I take that as a wonderful compliment, Bill (?) .. thanks a bunch for your visit and your kind words of appreciation here…
I really like the observation you made about this poem… that about the fallen leaf being the central motif… yes… it is indeed that nobility in (its) death that I wanted to highlight here…it was something like a message really… something to make myself feel that when my time comes, I too feel like what this leaf might have felt.. proud and content!
Am really happy to hear your insights here, my friend… made me feel that someone actually felt the same thing as I did while I was writing the poem… and I sincerely thank you for that…
Have a great day ahead!
Absolutely beautiful diction in this! You’ve found the very essence of nature and migrated it into words. I feel inspired to write more, as I’ve been quite lethargic towards the notion lately!
Ooohh….so glad to see that this poem has made you wanna write more!! Yaaaayyy… That makes me feel very proud about this poem 🙂
Thanks for your kind words of appreciation, Jonathan… it really means a ton to me!!
Happy Writing..
I like it!
Aww..thanks a bunch, Jessie!!
xoxo
Very unique point of view. The leaves seem so alive, having their own way of life. I always love nature poems, and your unique use of imagery really fascinates me. I love how they seem to gleefily dance in the world.
I really, really love this. 🙂
Oh my my !!! Thank you so much, deadwednesdays!! Really, your most encouraging words here leave me blushing… Yes, nature has her lovely ways of inspiring us…doesn’t she? 🙂 And these leaves of Autumn.. well.. they certainly have a unique charm of their own… I am thrilled that you enjoyed this leafy little poem so much, my friend…
Thanks again for your kid words…
(hugs)
Kavita,
I am glad I found a poetry blog to read. Love your writing style girl. Will keep coming back to check your latest posts 🙂
you can even check my link, i have started fresh- http://www.safyahusmani.wordpress.com
Gee…thanks a bunch, Safyah!! Glad you liked my writes… wooohoo!!
Will definitely stop by your blog too… WOULD LOVE TO!!! C ya soon, girl…
xoxox
Love the poem
Gee…thanks a ton!!
so moving. i absolutely loved this.
Ohh…thank you so much for stopping by and for your kindest words here, Stephanie… So glad you liked this poem!!!
xoxoox