7 November







to walk around the island was one of her favorite things


 the smell of the leaves

the crunch and shuffle of them underfoot


she loved to see them floating gently down 

shining in the light against the blue autumn sky

all blown about and blustery

during a rainy windstorm in November

there are those who rake them up as soon as they fall

let life rush by their doorways


there is a sweetness when one lingers in the autumn

and for a little while

she lets the leaves stay as they lay 






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Comments

  1. Vandana Sharma7 November 2013 at 05:29

    Some things are beautiful just the way they are and very true for autumn leaves too:)

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  2. Nancy7 November 2013 at 05:56

    I agree -- my mom would want to pick up each leaf as it fell if she could! Lol. Lovely shot.

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  3. Kerri Farley7 November 2013 at 06:34

    Beautiful Image!!! Wonderful Words!

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  4. Geraldine 7 November 2013 at 06:59

    Oh, how pretty this all is. Loved the image and your gentle words. So glad I stopped in.

    www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com

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  5. jviola797 November 2013 at 07:32

    I so enjoyed this photo! I am one that loves the smell & sound of autumn so this post resonated with me. Visiting from Little Things Thurs. & am so glad that I did!

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  6. Tamar SB7 November 2013 at 08:13

    I just adore this! Gorgeous and I agree!

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  7. 4 Lettre Words7 November 2013 at 08:42

    Really beautiful!

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  8. Brandi7 November 2013 at 08:44

    What a lovely shot! We let ours linger and enjoying playing in them, but I think we put off raking mostly out of laziness ;)

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  9. Margie7 November 2013 at 09:24

    You captured the feel of November in the photo.

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  10. Kim Cunningham 7 November 2013 at 09:56

    What a gorgeous front porch. I think I could sit there with coffee and a blanket and just smell that smell.

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  11. Lynn7 November 2013 at 10:04

    such subtle sweet beauty-

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  12. Sandra7 November 2013 at 10:24

    LOVE the photo!!

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  13. tiarastantrums7 November 2013 at 10:37

    pretty little doorstep

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  14. Adrienne7 November 2013 at 10:46

    This is such a pretty shot - and your melancholy words have a warmth to them that draws me in. So lovely.

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  15. Nukke7 November 2013 at 11:20

    Beautiful, light light in photo !

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  16. Mersad7 November 2013 at 12:32

    The leaves do create a mood. I also like to see them on the ground...

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  17. EG CameraGirl7 November 2013 at 12:38

    I love the idea of letting the leaves lay where they fall. Sadly, they blow over to my neighbour's property,though...and he doesn't like that. Hmmm.

    Lovely photo. It reminds me of my childhood somehow.

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  18. Canadian Chickadee7 November 2013 at 13:48

    Love the last few lines, about taking the time to let things just "be." A great poem. xoxo

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  19. Dotti7 November 2013 at 15:36

    This is perfect! It harkens back to a simpler time ... and reminds me of scenes in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Love it!

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  20. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie7 November 2013 at 17:36

    So lovely - beautiful story. Autumn is my favorite time. xo

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  21. I Wilkerson7 November 2013 at 19:36

    Both lovely!

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  22. Junebug Furniture and Design8 November 2013 at 02:20

    Lovely! So happy to have found you, be back soon!!

    xo Glad & Celia

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  23. Ella8 November 2013 at 10:07

    Autumn is my favorite season! I love to linger in my memories-beautiful verse~

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  24. prince snow farm9 November 2013 at 19:14

    This is so touching.

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  25. Katherines Corner9 November 2013 at 22:30

    I like this soooooooooo much! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. You help to make it so much fun.♥

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  26. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage10 November 2013 at 16:38

    Such a nice post here. Words and pictures. I enjoyed your comments on my recent post about bringing my swedish ivy inside. It resonated with a few people. So nice that you stopped by.

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