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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Falling

Like falling leaves making their autumnal journey
The years slowly drift on their earthly path
Making lasting life imprints along the way
Knowing that winter's rest will soon be at hand.

janice
2010
Written for Magpie Tales


20 comments:

  1. .. slowly drifting years. I like that concept!

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  2. That is lovely. I love the idea of winter's rest. Normally I dread winter but this year I intend to embrace it by writing, writing and more writing.

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  3. I am reminded how as a child we attempted to press autumn in between sheets of wax paper...

    Thank you - -

    Read my Magpie Leaves Sing...

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  4. You have said so much in few words. I like especially 'life imprints.'

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  5. drifting along with the breeze...your poem makes me think a bit about the passing of time...nicely written.

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  6. I'd like to hold off "winter's rest" for a while if nobody minds. ;o)

    Hi Jan! Lovely poem.

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  7. By the way - I love the photo of Cleo "dressed to kill". :)

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  8. Lovely...a nice reminder to be a part of your time while you are here :)

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  9. rest will come...until then i will enjoy the leaves...smiles. nice magpie!

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  10. Nice Mag...Love and Light, Sender

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  11. fabulous falling Fall.
    love your words, spirits, and intentions, all.

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  12. Ah, yes, the winter's rest will come...Nicely posed.

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  13. What a delightful piece. Winter is the season I embrace best!

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  14. I like the idea of the lasting life imprint being made on the autumnal journey...very vivid imagery. Great poem : )

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  15. Really beautiful. Almost makes me look forward to 'Winter's rest'. It's always a tough one for me, but I will drift to it slowly....

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