SILENT NIGHTS

Soaring through the boundless sky,

Leaves of gold sway gently,

Caressed by wind.

Golden threads break free,

Whirling and twirling,

In whimsical dance.

Sunlit leaves descend gracefully,

Painting air with radiance.

Whispering along the street,

In a dry and timeless ballet,

Leaves glide on worn-out feet,

Advancing steadily.

Breathless,

Restless,

Golden leaves spin,

Creating spirals,

Circles,

And curls.

Fleeting golden sparks

Illuminate gutters,

Flaring and flickering,

In a rush of vitality.

The brisk wind whispers,

Hushes,

Hushes,

Hushes.

And in that fleeting moment,

Silent and cold,

Across the lawn,

Lie dull pools of gold.

:: 06.07.2023 ::

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

' Sunlit leaves descend gracefully, = Painting air with radiance.
Whispering along the street, - In a dry and timeless ballet,
Leaves glide on worn-out feet, - Advancing steadily.
Breathless, - Restless, Golden leaves spin,
Creating spirals, - Circles, - And curls. '

Such a visual few lines, almost a poem within a poem, lovely! Your poem calls..

[Chris Shaw]

I like the movement and energy in this piece. A visually stunning dance of golden leaves which changes tempo, temperature and colour when the sunlight fades. Enjoyed. Similar to life really and the aging process.

Chris

[E.P. Robles]

Winston Churchill would have taken me up on a drink! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Without a doubt he would :))

[E.P. Robles]

Lol. Yes. I could not have him as a friend.

[Chris Shaw]

He was a much admired leader to many in times of conflict, and an enemy to a whole lot of others. Have you seen any of his paintings:) That,you might have in common:)

[E.P. Robles]

I have! My grandmother loved him, but I know he had great faults. As a leader too. But your country prevailed. I have a cousin in London that retired from British Airways. An aunt too.

[Chris Shaw]

I just knew your grandmother would love him. You still have relatives here. Do you visit this side of the pond?

[E.P. Robles]

I am so sorry. I have been thinking of words and then late into the day writing them down. No. I have yet to visit England. I have family there.

[Chris Shaw]

Oh no need for apologies EP. Thank you for responding.