The Golden Leaf and my Silent Tongue

Darla Cooke on Jul 13, 2009

For Duff’s writing challenge #6.

Image via Wikipedia

I was strolling alone through the forest,

listening to the birds chirping in the trees.

Taking advantage of the clear Autumn day,

enjoying the cool and refreshing breeze.

As I walked along the narrow dirt trail,

I felt more alive than I ever had before.

The pretty Fall season is my favorite time,

there are many spectacular colors to adore.

I spotted the most beautiful golden leaf,

and watched it float down onto the ground.

Its rare beauty left me with a silent tongue,

I could not make even the slightest sound.

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Comments (15)

Katie Marie on Jul 13, 2009
Sounds like a wonderful stroll.
ken bultman on Jul 13, 2009
beautiful poem. worth more than a challenge.
Bo Russo on Jul 13, 2009
That was nice,I just did one too.
Milton H Peebles III on Jul 13, 2009
This is VERY good! 5 StarS!!!!!

I put it on Stumble

Take Care, DReamSweet and Let Your Heart Shine
~ milty
rajeev bhargava on Jul 13, 2009
a beautiful photograph and a beautiful poem!
Deep Blue on Jul 13, 2009
Very well written. I could hear tree branches swaying against the wind.
Tanya Wallace on Jul 13, 2009
Absolutely beautiful poem!Beautiful imagery in your wording and very creative.I think this is one of my favorites of yours so far Darla.I loved it.
lh on Jul 13, 2009
good golden 7 stars
clay hurtubise on Jul 13, 2009
I missed the latest challenge!
Thanks,clay
ajmera on Jul 13, 2009
A very wonderful Golden Poem
WriteEditSeek on Jul 14, 2009
Very nice poem. I just saw the challenge on the forum. You’ve inspired me to give it a try.
BradONeill on Jul 19, 2009
Good entry Darla very relaxing stroll you took us on.
Duff D Moss on Jul 19, 2009
Ahhh lovely – indeed it can be amazing when something seemingly insignificant can leave (no pun intended) us enthralled. You’re a regular participant in these challenges, and I thank you greatly.
oldster on Jul 20, 2009
Well captured. I like the Fall (Autumn) too.
Alistair Briggs on Jul 20, 2009
Great work

Hi there!