elapsed is summer's breath
gliding against stagnant air,
invigoration becomes weak
leaning into pallid skies,
time slips into arms of autumn
less the radiance of vigor,
as seasons decline upon life
and youth sleeps eternal,
reminiscence of spring; past
delivers me unto peace,
as my journey drifts onward
into stillness of winter.
Author notes
photo by Michael Giedrojc
A contest entry
- Life Poetry 101 by Dalaney.
1000 points, ended September 19, 2008, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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you chose absolutely stunning words to highlight this gorgeous poem. I particularly like, "Time slips into arms of Autumn..." although the entire piece is worth quoting. Thank you so very much for entering. Love, Lane
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Thank you for the lovely comment and the chance to write for a thought provoking prompt. I enjoyed your contest.
Linda
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This had such a lilting feeling of surrendering into age and it's stillness... but doing so with serenity and peace!
Gorgeous take on the picture sis!!
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Aww thank you for the lovely comment. It's a very touching pic indeed.
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Sis, What a great read this one is! Your words are beyond amazing!
"reminiscence of spring; past
delivers me unto peace,"
Love it!
Best of luck in this contest!
and love
Nyetta
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Thank you Sis, I appreciate your always gentle comments.
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Good Old Days...
Great take on the prompt, Poet!!! Best of luck in the contest!!! Peace, Cyn
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Thank you sweet lady
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You're most welcome!!
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Lovely imagery, and the poem leaves me with a peaceful easy feeling. Well done.
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Thank you for your kindness. ( Peaceful easy feeling makes me hum the Eagles tune
Love em!)
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