As I stare out my window
on this last day of October
watching leaves whirling
and branches bared
I feel a sense of sadness
seeing the beauty blow away
my mind drifts back
when the colours were alive
when there was laughter
How fitting I think
that the wind howls
and moans
the splendor is gone
Author notes
My best friend died in November 2005, just so you know where my head is at.
Picture and background taken my me, Canada's Thanksgiving weekend.
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the splendor is never gone, love. you just have to look at it differently.
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It is a mystery how the color disappears when ther is a loss and there seems to be no more beautiy, just shades of gray and the blackness. There is no more joy in the music, so sad. This is a dark, sad, well written poem with a melencholy flow.
Don't give in to it though. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, I am glad you liked my poem, I won't give into it, I allow myself this time, soon there will be beauty again.
Thank you for the kind comment, it is greatly appreciated.
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I love that picture and I feel a real sense of loss from the poem. You do a great job of keeping the piece from becoming morose. You give us the feel of the changing seasons and the loss that occurs when something precious is removed from our lives. Those last 3 lines really convey the agony. Wonderful writing. I'm sorry for your loss -- even four years on -- the memories warm us and sadden us at the same time.
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Thank you Dane, hey I wrote a poem, that's a good thing. Glad you like my picture, I took almost three hundred pictures that weekend. The memories do warm and sadden us.
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Wow...my head is in a cloud this early morn...2am Mon. My father died on Nov. 14th and it rained...hence november rain. When you described the end of October we learned yesterday afternoon that my neighbor who goes to church, excited to do things for the Lord was found dead by his girlfriend this morning, no details yet, but we all live in cul de sacs in a mobile home park so his door is only a few feet away...so now I will remember he died on my mother in law's b day Nov. 1st. Not sure if it was overnight though to make it Oct. 31st. I am either silent or telling about it like I am with you. Your write is making me feel like you are with good reason, so passionate about grieving, you describe loss perfectly in this beautiful, inspiring piece. Blessings.
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Wow, you have a lot going on, your emotions must be in a spin. Thank you for sharing with me, it makes one feel so not alone in their grief. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for the kind comment, I believe people should allow themselves to grieve, November is my time. Thank you again, I really appreciate the kind comment.
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How sad!
This is true, but sad! Just think, Christmas is next!
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Yes, this special beauty is fast disappearing paving the way for a different kind of beauty to come.
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Wow! This is hauntingly beautiful, and I have been thinking about this so much lately. The picture is stunning, and the trees have been breathtaking again this time of year. Your poem really spoke to me, and reminded me that winter is blowing in. Your words are very touching and well written.
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