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Sep 23, 2021
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TALE OF LEAVES
Yet another year
dimples the surface of our lives
to float slowly down
and add to the detritus
of time.
About This Poem
Last Few Words: So here I go trying two things I don't do much of : brevity and free verse
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Ray Whitaker
3 years 9 months ago
Strong!
Short and powerful.
Wish I could write short stuff that was this powerful
scribbler
3 years 9 months ago
Hi Ray
Most of my stuff is fairly long. But once in a while to see if I can,I write something short. I am pleased you think well of this one
Obadiah Grey
3 years 9 months ago
I like the title, and, indeed
I like the title, and, indeed the piece itself,
especially knowing your strong ties to nature that is evident from your book.
Difficult to pull of 'brevity" with a poetic bent,
but I think you've managed it!!
Obi.
scribbler
3 years 9 months ago
Hi Obi
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment
Owl Has My Soul
3 years 9 months ago
This is just beautiful. I
This is just beautiful. I have been experimenting with short poems and love all the connected imagery here.
scribbler
3 years 9 months ago
Thank you.
Most people think the less I write the better lol
lovedly
3 years 9 months ago
As we age ----teeth if any// wobble
most sing as they compose
what would you stan I wonder
never mind me
I can't hear either
still i want to know what is
detritus
too lazy to open the thesaurus
do scribble here
scribbler
3 years 9 months ago
Loose particles which result
Loose particles which result fro disintegration. When referring to leaves it can also be called duff. First time I ever used the word in a poem lol. So you can go ahead and get your lazy bones in bed lol