Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Autumn Leaves - 3WW CLI (decay, Graceful, Riot)

autumn leaves beyond the hill
graceful flight to decay and spill

a sensory riot into the night
anchored rapture in fight or flight

what once was strong has fallen down
the snow shall cover the frozen ground

and as the trickster owns the laugh
the time that's spent at quarter past

has sent the giant to sprawling knees
until spring arrives and thaws the leaves

9 comments:

Tumblewords: said...

Lovely flow and rhyme - it feels natural - makes a wonderful read!

Asleep On My Feet said...

Very lyrical... something about these words draws the mind to thoughts of autumn. Must be that word "decay" exerting its influence! Wonderful to read another writer's take on 3WW, especially when it is so eloquently expressed. Thanks for sharing.

Thom Gabrukiewicz said...

Much like a song, you've taken the words and made them lyrical. I like what you've done.

Sherri B. said...

Yes, this flowed so beautifully...the words rolled off my tongue. It had a wonderful rhythm. Great read!

Mark said...

Wonderful write. I echo the above sentiments....

Anya Padyam said...

Great rhyme! Flowed so well... nice piece

Bobbie Sandlin said...

Love the flow and rhyme :) Great poetry!

Unknown said...

This was beautiful. I read those words and thought of autumn immediately.

Well done.

Andy Sewina said...

Yeah, like the way this rhymes!