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Ode To a Fallen Leaf Premiere Contest Winner

Image by: Kimberlee Baxter The nonpareil of a a violin plays late into a golden era its "An Autumnal Farewell, by Debussy" With magnificent beauty in dazzling colors of dying she spindles and pivots in outer space flaring her senescent brittle frills into thin air * Unmasking after a long summer dream she drops from a tree prepared for the deep mulch, free falling she is beckoned to the ground without making a sound Transcending a seasonal time she lives within my memory this little leaf that clung to my childhood sapling; Oh I remember many many things, but what I recall the most is the way she trembled, just before the big fall. Written by: Mystic Rose

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Date: 10/18/2023 4:54:00 PM
A lovely poem Mystic Rose, it made me feel sad for the trembling leaf. It brought images to my heart of so much more, the fall of the leaf, and the passing of life. So deeply moving. I have been near to two as they took their final flight, falling away from this tree of the earth's living. They live on in my heart and mind as did the memory of your poem. I can see why you won a trophy for this exquisite gem. It was well deserved. <3
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Date: 10/5/2023 4:34:00 PM
Congrats on the trophy win, Vie! I loved the poem, especially the tremble before the big fall. :-) It made me want to hug the little leave and save it. Thanks for sharing your immense talent with us, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Date: 10/5/2023 10:20:00 AM
Back to say congrats on 1st place!
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Date: 10/3/2023 10:41:00 PM
Lovely ode, congratulations, Vie:)
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Date: 10/2/2023 10:41:00 AM
- A wonderful poem with feelings for the "last journey", Vie Rose :) - hugs
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Date: 10/2/2023 1:40:00 AM
My dear Mystic Rose, so lovely a poem about a leaf due to fall in autumn. Your thoughts are deep and pleasing. An incredible ode. Hugs
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Date: 10/1/2023 11:54:00 PM
so deep poem, fallen leaf means so many things, you found the right words Rose for thouching my soul, Debussy is one of my favorite musician, such inspiring poetry have a nice day
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Date: 10/1/2023 7:26:00 PM
Hello Mystic Rose, Thank you so much for your lovely words about my poem(s). I'm deeply touched. Ode To A Fallen Leaf gave me goose bumps. Such evocative descriptions and writing. Cheers, Theodora :)
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Date: 10/1/2023 4:23:00 PM
So nice, and I can see the trembling before the fall. The amazing leaf is worthy of your poem! (The image wasn't there for some reason?)
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Date: 10/1/2023 6:18:00 PM
I am not a member David so I cannot post photos, but if you lookup the artist, you will get to see the painting , thanks for reading
Date: 10/1/2023 2:05:00 PM
Wow. An original thinker you are. Love the way you put this together. Great job. The last line left images in my head.
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Date: 10/1/2023 6:17:00 PM
So glad you liked it Karen, hope your having a great week ;)
Date: 10/1/2023 11:14:00 AM
Vie, your personification of a leaf brought her to life for me before she fell to her demise. Skillfully written.
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Date: 10/1/2023 6:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Lin, Glad you enjoyed it :)

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