Like fallen leaves of long ago,
The wind has swept away
Our love and all our hopes and dreams;
Winds of change are here to stay.
Everything in life was ours,
Sadly changing day by day;
Beautiful was love in bloom,
But that was yesterday.
The changing nature of the winds,
'Ever moaning on the bough,
Brought futures lost, forever gone;
And lonely I am now…
In autumn skies, I see your face,
Your eyes like sparkling wine;
The dusky eve brings memories fresh,
Like sweet roses on the vine.
Stark trees in mourning, hollow limbs,
Lean over in the wind;
And I, to hide my tears of loss,
In grieving, bend with them.
All I see now are traces of love
Like leaves scattered on the ground;
I close my eyes to escape the winds
Of change that I have found.
To be alone and out of reach
Of merriment and mirth;
I wonder now just how to live,
As I contemplate my worth.
Broken branches in the night,
I'm nothing much to see;
Against dark skies and moonlit path,
I question how to be…
Life without my one true love,
Is tearing me apart;
Shattered illusions cutting me deep,
By the winds that broke my heart.
When winter creeps into this world,
And everything soon dies,
Our secrets shared will dissipate,
Into the starless skies.
Walls of inertia closing in,
Reposing in my grave;
Self-inflicted dreams of love,
Forever I will save…
And springtime breeze will energize,
The wistful young at heart;
Life as once was will generate,
New love's changing art.
Don't cry for me, o' winds of change,
Go on your destined way;
Summer breathes alive fresh hope,
For a newly created day.
Children dancing, singing, live and dream,
Of joyous times to come;
Gusty winds of change, be still,
Until their days are done.
O' winds, please let them barefoot run,
Give them freedom of all their days;
Spending all their heart-felt wishes,
Under the sun's last sinking rays.
Winds of change, blow gently,
Through tree-tops green and fine;
And children, hold on tightly,
To your self-made heart's design.
For in the end the winds of change,
Will blow stealthily toward you;
And wailing skies will open,
Chasing after your hopes, too.
When those winds come howling,
At your peaceful, happy door;
Lock inside your precious dreams,
And live them, forevermore…
Author notes
Image designed by me.
A contest entry
- Options, heaps to choose from by ForgottenMemories.
650 points, ended September 17, 2007, 43 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Let Love Be Your Guide... by Celticpoet.
950 points, ended February 19, 58 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Superb!
The first entry in my contest and what an entry!...simply superb...very well written and excellent rhyme scheme...a veritable gem....good luck in the contest
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Thank you, thank you!!
I appreciate your thoughtful comments, and I'd also like to thank you for this golden chalice. This poem was written soon after my engagement to be married was broken, and I fell into a deep depression afterward. They say writing poetry is therapeutic - and I believe writing this poem has been beneficial to me in the healing process as my broken heart (and mind) spiralled downward. Many thanks for hosting this contest, take care & keep it flowing. 
Peace, love & hugs always, xx Cyn xx 
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Beautiful!
If only I could have been in such a fortunate position...wild horses could not have dragged me from my date with destiny!...
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Amazing!!
Amazing!!! I think this poem was amazingly written and is a very Beautiful indeed. I Love this poem!! You described change so well and made it into a wonderful poem. You have allot of talent and it shows!! Keep Writing, I look forward to reading more from you!!
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this was a beautiful write! full of emotions and I just loved reading it! The rhyming was very well done and your poem had a nice flow to it. All I can say is very well written!
Thanks for entering and good luck!
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Thank you!
I appreciate the HM trophy for my poem, "Will You?" It was a fun contest!! I know you had quite a few entries to judge, so I'm very honored to have been selected to win a troophy at all!!! Thanks again, Cyn 
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Your welcome
You deserved a trophy!
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Stunning!
Boom...your in my favorites...an awesome, well crafted piece of literature...just a pleasure to read. Change is inevitable...let us all progress!
Kj
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The Best
A remarkably beautiful poem. Change, the one thing we hate to do, you make it come off the paper and say accept me. A winner for sure. Best wishes and keep them coming.
Mac
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Thank You!
Hi Mac, Thank you very much for stopping by to read my work here on AP! I really appreciate your thoughtful comments and aplause!! Thanks again!!! Sincerely, Rose of Ireland
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Lovely
You did an excellent job on this, I found it captivating from beginning to end. This had a good strong flow throughout the piece, Long peices often loose me if they ramble, yours carried a hearty poetic tone throughout. I really enjoyed reading this piece, my pleasure of course!! Keep 'em coming Missy! ~Tia
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Thank You!
Hi Tia, I really appreciate your stopping by to read my work, as always! Thank you for your wonderful comments and applause!! Sincerely, Cynthia
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This was a very good write. I enjoyed the read and you have done a excellent job showing how the "Winds Change" I really did enjoy this. Good job and I hope you do well in the contest.
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Thank You!
Thank you!!
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Wow. This poem is excellent! I loved it. You are a great writer, keep it up!! I look foward to seeing more pieces from you. I got such an image of the wind making the trees sway and the leaves swirl. Great job!
-Kandu
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Thank You!
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Great rhythym and flow and the rhyme is lovely. I was held prisoner until the last word reverberated on my tongue. Beautiful.
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Thank You!
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This is a famtastic piece really well written!The rhyming was wonderful and the flow was great.The only flaw I could find was that maybe it would have looked better with normal quatrains instead of long stanzas and that few lines are rearranged so that they may rhyme:
Oh winds, please let them barefoot run,
To your self-made heart's design, etc.
Thanks for entering and best of luck
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Thank You!
Hi Wakingdevil, I appreciate your feedback regarding quatrains, etc. I've edited my poem, Winds of Change, so the stanzas are now four lines each. I believe every second line rhymes... Thanks again for your positive comments and for your helpful assistance! I look forward to the outcome of this contest!! Sincerely, Rose of Ireland
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If it was Chocolate i would eat it!!
My god you have it going here woman...
metaphores and simillies the lot. it is a wonderful picture you have weaved here with your pen i love this poem. the seasons are telling the story, its journey taking us trough the stormy times. i like how you choose the last two lines with an impact. absolutly amazing rose of ireland, can't wait to see the inspiration that Ireland holds for you. such a great poet good luck in the contest. Slán Dolores. xx
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Thank you!
Delores, Thank you so much for your never-ending poetic support!! When I come to Ireland with a ton of chocolate, it's all yours!!! Yes, I have often thought of how Ireland will hold a treasure-trove of wonderous inspiration for yet another chapter in my life. I hope to sit with you at the ol' pot-bellied stove, and write beautiful poetry; about my newfound friends in Ireland, the glittering sea, the emerald-green hills, and more... I'm counting the days, Lady Ireland!!!!
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Beautiful!
A long, but very beautifully written, worth the read. Such a poignant piece, and the flow is almost flawless, this is a rhyming poem that deserves a place in this contest! Great entry! Good luck!
Hmm..computer has the hiccups..lol!
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Thank you!
Thank you for stopping by to read my poem, and for your applause!! I look forward to reading your poems here on AP. Thanks again
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we're not worthy..we're not worthy...
this my friend has a feeling of pure beauty. fewer words could not express such a wonderful message. the many facets of change in life, captured on the winds of change. a excellent poem that flows with professionalism, like a captain of a fearless warship, you turned your talent, like he turns his ship, broadside, and blew the competition away.
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Thank You!
Hi Mike, I am really blushing now! Thank you for your glowing comments and applause, but I believe there are other very exceptional poets here on AP!! You are one poet on top of the list!!! Thanks again and take care. Rose of ireland
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I thought this poem was absolutely wonderful. You had a very nice use of similies as well...nice wording. My first thought when I was done reading it was "wow"
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Thank you!
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But, you are "something to be seen"!!
This one brings me down.
Hope you next posts are more elated.
It's like all was in the past and that's where you see yourself. Change the tenses to the present and the future. I'll do my part.
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Thank you!
Hi John, Thank you for stopping by to read my poetry, and for your applause!! My life is slowly changing for the better, thanks to you!!!
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Thank You!
Thank you, I am now changing the past to the future in real life, with your help... Thanks again!! Rose of Ireland
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Wonderful
beautiful write with excellent rhythm and rhyme, I enjoyed this piece very much! bunny
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Thank You!!
Hi Cupcrazy, I always enjoy your stopping by to say hello and read my poetry. And, I'm really thankful for your positive comments and gracious applause!! Take care!!! Rose of Ireland
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Excellent
Another outstanding peice, Well written show the jorney that so many find themself in, Keep up the good work poet.
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Thank You!!
I appreciate your stopping by to read my poetry! Thanks again for your positive comments, feel free to come back and visit anytime!! Rose of Ireland
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Excellent
I could almost feel those "winds of change". The flow and rhyme were so well constructed. How true, when the winds blow, they not always blow gently....often they whip up and create havoc and during my lifetime, I have suffered, as we all have done, the effects of change.This I found to be a poem that I would like to re-visit as it had an almost hypnotic value to it. Good luck in the contest
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Thank YOU!
Thank you so much stopping by to read my poem! I'm happy for the wonderful affirmation and the applause!! Thanks again... Take care Rose
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Awesomely Beautiful
My friend,
This is truly a beautiful and wonderful write! Your wording is awesome, my friend! I wish you all the very best in this competition! You deserve only the best of the best! -
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Thank you!
I really appreciate your thoughtful comments! Take care!!
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Hey this is a very good writing here. I liked this alot and the flow and ryming was good. Now that background(not picture) but the background reminds me of Evangiline Lilly from Lost( and then it says lost under her eye.) Any way I think she is sexy/fine. Anyway good write!!!!!!
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Thank you!
I appreciate your thoughtful comments!
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A truly beautiful write that held me captivated with the words and phases used.The flow was to my mind excellent as was the rhyme.There is little i can say that would be negative about your entry Good luck in the contest
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Thank You!!
Hi Legend, I really appreciate your thoughtful comments, and I look forward to this contest's progression! Thanks again!! Rose of Ireland
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