He stands there, stoic and bold.
Naked, he shivers in the cold.
Slowly he buds, now dressed in green.
His beauty now he does preen.
The wind with her whispers that flow right through
Entrance him with the kiss of a lover true.
All summer long with the sun he plays
Shaking his leaves, catching her rays.
Ere too long, the wind finds out
And whips his cheating heart about.
One by one, his leaves they fall
In a burst of flaming color, his vintage call.
They fall to earth like puzzle pieces
His love, his life, his beauty ceases.
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This week’s 100 Word Song was chosen by moi. My long time love affair with Faith No More’s talented lead singer, Mike Patton, led me to chose the creative “Falling to Pieces.”
This is my take on it.
I’m not a poet, though I write it occasionally. I’d still love to get your feedback. Please share your thoughts in a comment before you leave.
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10/24/2012 at 11:50 pm
I love how you wove a love story with the seasons.
10/25/2012 at 2:49 am
Thanks!
10/23/2012 at 7:43 pm
this is so beautifully written.
And his love is just resting
10/23/2012 at 10:16 pm
Aw thanks, Rene!
10/23/2012 at 12:08 pm
Saying you’re not a poet is the same as saying you’re not a writer.
10/23/2012 at 12:22 pm
Perhaps it needs the word “amateur” in there. Poetry is not my first thing, but I spin a few here and there.
10/23/2012 at 9:34 am
I like it. Especially ‘the wind finds out’
10/23/2012 at 10:20 pm
Thanks, Abraham. It’s nice to hear that from new readers.