


Knots, Twists, and Autumn Leaves
Knots
Hold
My water-logged boots together
While plodding
Along
My soggy pathway
Twists
Bulge
From my leafless branches
While slowly falling
Away
From my family tree
Autumn leaves
Cushion
My fractured soul
While hibernating
Within
My guardianβs cocoon

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This is so deep and meaningful
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Thank you for your thoughtful understanding of my poem Beth πππ
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Great metaphors, Ivor.
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Thank you for thoughtful comments Dwight πππ
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This poem touched my heart! (Pass the tissues.) Such memorable images, and strong metaphors, you crafted with words, Ivor. And a powerful pairing with your photos and Lisa’s song.
(((HUGS))) β€οΈπβ€οΈ
PS…Has this poem been published? If not, I hope it gets published some day, somewhere. π
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Thank you very much for thoughtful words of encouragement β¦ I might submit it to the Geelong Writers Inc Annual Anthology ππππ
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these verses are wonderfulβIvor especiallyβthe last stanza πππ€©
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments Willow β¦ I took the interesting photos and then the metaphorical words flowed ππππ
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excellent ππ
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Thank you kindly Willow πππ
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you have the magic, congrats Ivor!
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Thank you Kindly Kate … my photos of nature inspire my words …
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and mine likewise π
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A beautiful and evocative poem my friend
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Thank you Sadje … my photos of nature always inspire me … πππ
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Youβre welcome. They are inspiring
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Nature…we sometimes hate her, and yet, none of us can, live, without, her…
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Yes, she is always there, rain, hail, and shine … πππ
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A thoughtful trio of poems and good series of photos
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Thank you very much for your kind words Derrick …
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Great images, Ivor to accompany a lovely poem. π
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Thank you very much Sue β¦ sorry Iβve not been blogging muchβ¦ Iβm in the middle of producing Volume 7 of my Shangri La series and I have also been doing lots of submissions, which seem to be due at this time of the year ππππππ
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Thereβs only so much that any of us can do. Iβve just had a week or so off from writing, I needed another break. So no need to apologise xxπ
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Lovely metaphoric and meaningful poem, Ivor! π
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Thank you Eugeniaβ¦ again my interesting photos inspired my imagination ππ
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My pleasure, Ivor.
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wow! Ivor this is so beautiful, a powerful poem! β€
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Thank you, Carol ππ
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