Autumn
breeze plucks leaves from trees
that
touch the ground so gently
leaving
branches pining, asking
why
have the leaves ceased to sway?
Kindly
soil so richly deep
envelopes
falling leaves to sleep
waltzered
slowly round and round
before
they touch the waiting ground
Children
kicking crinkly leaves
beneath
benevolent aged trees
while winter's gentle setting sun
breathes heat of autumn peace.
I hope you rest in perfect peace and your family find the strength
to let peace into their hearts to fill the void where you used to stand.
For Martin, RIP.
Copyright Suzy R 2012
smiles...i like playing outside this time of year...and jumping and wrestling in the leaves...this time of year though is also evocative of memories as well...and you ask questions creatively that sit on our hearts...i am sorry for the loss...
ReplyDeleteI wrote it for the wife of a woman whose husband took his own life recently, leaving a young family. I hope this beautiful season retains its beauty for the family and is not forever tinged with sadness. Thank you for your comment, as ever :)
ReplyDeletewonderful image created in my mind's eye. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteeye, eye, thank you :)
DeleteBeautiful prose. Touching sentiment, weaves sadness and hope though. ;) There seems to be a the whisper of hope in the words.
ReplyDeleteI'm encouraged that you felt the hope in the words, I really tried to put it in there for her x
Deleteso serene. a lovely, eternal piece.
ReplyDeletethank you so much for your comment joanna!
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