Tuesday, May 31, 2011

In The Leaves

In the middle of the yard
I found a seat
just beneath the rustling
of my tired... feet.

Quietly I listened
as my thoughts....
began to slow
remembering the days
not that long ago.

Between my toes
I watched...
these dancing leaves
twirling acrobats
traipsing
in the morning's breeze.

Her and I
that's who we were
carefree,
like syrup song-birds
smooth and sweet.

I stood-up
and grasped the rake
twirling with a smile
I kissed the morning wind
and danced....
amongst the pile of memories.

Such freedom, in the clarity
and beauty - of the moments seen
these gracious opportunities
while sitting...
in the leaves.

8 comments:

  1. syrup song birds?

    please explain.

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  2. what a beautiful capture of a moment...syrup song-birds...LOVE them...and kissing the morning wind...sounds like the perfect thing to do..

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  3. zongrik: simply an expression of sweet love between partners. Essentially, a bit of wordplay, instead of "morning-song-bird".

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  4. ah, very romantic.. loved the metaphors you used. nice piece.

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  5. Oh I love this! Anything that speaks of love and romance will always have my vote.
    Penned beautifully.

    Thank you for sharing.

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  6. You've brought the reader into the moment...

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  7. The moment you captured as you wrote
    Hitting each and every note
    The one shot you created
    Should have many elated
    Enjoyed the read
    Here at your feed

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