In the Autumn of Life-a poem.

In the Autumn of Life

Yesterday a flower,
A-blooming in the Lee,
Was holding up its head so high,
For all the world to see.

Today its withered petals,
A-fading on stems once green.
Its beauty then is waning now,
As autumn sets the scene.

Tomorrow when I amble here,
A-seeking my gift so fair.
Will it still savour life on earth,
Or live in the great elsewhere.

Richard Peej

flower, autumn, fade, petals, stems, life, poem

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  • Joie Schmidt on May 2, 2010

    Very nice – it has a sing-song rhythm to it *:)

    Blessings.

    Sincerely,

    -Liane Schmidt.

  • VTech on May 2, 2010

    very nice , great

  • richardpeeej on May 3, 2010

    Thank you Liane I am so glad that you liked my poem. I always appreciate your words.
    Thank you also VTech -so kind to add a comment .

  • Tulan on May 5, 2010

    Your poem is very nice. I like it.

  • neha80 on May 6, 2010

    Interesting Piece.

    Today I know more about it. Good subject selection for writing article.

    Thanks for sharing good one.

    Anjal….!!!

  • maeraquel on May 6, 2010

    We all experience different seasons in life. We some to a point when physical beauty wanes but so long as we keep everything in a positive perspective, beauty still blooms inside even in Autumn.

  • lillyrose on May 6, 2010

    that was beautifully written and presented.

  • sharda on May 6, 2010

    Excellent sharing,

    I like it, keep writing more.

  • richardpeeej on May 7, 2010

    Thank you Tulan, I am pleased you like it.
    Thanks Anjal I am so glad to share my poem with you.
    Thanks very much maeraquel I like your words this is very true.
    Thanks lillyrose I always appreciate your comments
    Thanks Sharda glad you liked it :-)

  • Lady Sunshine on May 7, 2010

    Lovely piece rife with symbolism and cadence.

  • richardpeeej on May 9, 2010

    Thank you Lady Sunshine it is good of you to visit my poems. I appreciate your supportive comments :-)

  • sara20 on May 17, 2010

    Nice to read this piece.

    Keep writing more about it. It is really gracefully and very well written skill.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers.

    Sara:

  • Hazel Crowther on May 18, 2010

    Very nice.

  • richardpeeej on May 27, 2010

    Thanks for your kind words sara20, I enjoy sharing my poems :-)
    Thanks you Hazel for your visit-glad you liked it:-)

  • krrymarie on Jun 23, 2010

    That’s lovely :-)

  • richardpeeej on Jun 25, 2010

    Thank you krrymarie I am so glad that you enjoyed it – Richard

  • Audrey Howitt on Nov 8, 2010

    Nice job! Great lilt and rhythm–

  • richardpeeej on Nov 9, 2010

    Thanks Audrey so kind of you to visit and add a nice comment.
    Richard :-)

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