Cascading Winds

Cascading Winds

A Poem by Kathy Van Kurin
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Winds of change blowing through our lives

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Cascading Winds



Cascading winds bring gusts of rustling leaf confetti.


Within each flying leaf tear drop, history falls all around


 They glide in a final song of color’s grace.


Like a veil descending adorns the air.


I remember each spent leaf once budding.


 The ground is now a rainbow mosaic’s checkerboard.


Oh, fall day you are putting on a show!


Sun illumined; it is a living portrait through every swirling leaf whirligig.


At my shoulder, scolding brown squirrel skitters away.


Swooping stellar jay arrives but to leave.


Lengthening light and shadow streams quickly by.


Precious is each day passing.


Leaves fly before these eyes. Hard breezes blow through my hair.


God holds me close through impermanent days.


Heaven is forever.

© 2019 Kathy Van Kurin


Author's Note

Kathy Van Kurin
How do we feel about what we cannot control. Seasons come and go and we must adjust with each minute of this life so precious.

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the seasons do pass ... perfect time for this poem Kathy! for those who notice .. days are shortening and hints of fall is on the wind here and there ... makes me feel exuberant ... such a peace flows over me in your closing ... i think i will sign out for the day to keep that with me for a while ;) thanks for sharing ..smooth read .. honest musings .. love the wind the leaves and the cycles ... strong positive closnig
E.

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

Einstein Noodle,
The calendar gives us Sept. 20 being the end of summer-beginning of Fall but.. read more



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Our lives are seasons. Things change but there's always a new spring somewhere around the corner.

I love the descriptions and the way you ended.

A fine poem, full of images and smiles. :)

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

Relic,
Good point..seasons are in the thread of our daily lives. It is also beautiful how nat.. read more
Okay that was a pretty picture, I'm glad i happened upon it. I love fall more than any other season but it seems to be briefer and briefer these days:( a very vivid and lulling sketch you made in my mind, I enjoyed it very much.

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

It is interesting how something can be special but it's the timing within that makes a special occas.. read more
dear Kathy... it seems like only yesterday, it was 🍂 Autumn... your poetry is a blessing to read. Now we are waiting for Spring when new buds burst forth and life is renewed.
truly, Pat

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Kathy Van Kurin

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Patricia Wedel,
The seasonal changes are such a blessed oportunity to view change in nature a.. read more
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Interesting theme to this poem, and I enjoyed the use of metaphors and similes to bring the images of squirrels and jays come to life. Indeed, heaven is forever! And our time on earth is not. A very strong description of autumn as well.

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

Hasan,
I appreciate your personal points above. I do not really think much about similes, th.. read more
This poem was beautiful. Autumn is a wonderful season full of different colors and scents and everything nature has to offer. Seasons change and we must change with them or be left out in the cold. I really enjoyed this.

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

A hare off,
So nice to see you and read your ow feelings. I like 'colors and scents' as you s.. read more
Lovely impressions of autumn's fleeting portent. Soak in nature's glory while it lasts.

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

Valormore,
I hope you are enjoying Autum's lovely charms. I live in the Pacific Northwest. It.. read more
Ah Autumn day penned so beautifully - my favourite season, you paint a lovely picture of an autumn day in all its glory - great job, flows so effortlessly - just dreamy :)

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

Hi KT-B,
My goodness, but we all like Autumn! There is a flow to the season somehow. The flow.. read more
Kathy,
Beautiful poem of the cycle of the seasons. Here in Ohio our fall days mirror your writing. Your descriptions are vivid and offer one to study and meditate on the change of scenery around us. True Peace surrounds us as we understand that God's Love is the source of these actions.
Nature mirrors the Creators timely Wisdom of giving to His children their needs. Your poem offers serenity and a sense of care from our Father.
God Bless,
Richieb.

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

richieb,
Oh thank you so much. What a beautiful review. It is a piece of writing in itself wi.. read more
This is heavenly sent Kathy, descriptive and delightful to my minds eyes. And make me smile and feel so good. Bless you, for sharing this gift.

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

Thank you Dawn for your uplifting thoughts. I enjoy the changes of coolness and refreshing color and.. read more
I’m such a fan of fall! I love how the words spun me around like a child spinning in circles only falling into leaves with joy! As I read this I could see all the images you described! So beautiful and thoughtful! Love this one!
Tabby

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Kathy Van Kurin

5 Years Ago

Tabby Mac,
Wow! Isn't fall great? I sure get it. My sister's birthday was yesterday and it se.. read more

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