just knowing

it may grow

I took a walk one rainy fall evening

as if I could leave behind

the dark cloud of unease

that I couldn't explain.

 

The neighbor's pond called to me;

orange and red-leaved trees

stood tall against the horizon,

every brilliant leaf reflected back

from the rippling water.

 

In a moment, I realized

that my churning insides

moved in time with

the red and orange shimmering of the water

 

I was part of the vibrations I witnessed.

The realization brought tears

that were neither sad nor glad

just knowing

Reviews

[Desert Dreamer]

I love those fleeting moments of knowing. This poem describes so well that I can almost feel the sensation myself. We are all part of the natural world, we are like leaves floating on the water. A beautiful vision as well as depth is to be found in this poem.

[Kid Kirby]

Very lovely. I got a feeling of Walden in the mix. I like the 'neither sad nor glad' moment.

[Larry Dyson]

Samhain weekend and all hallows eve is special for some and the feelings here are right in tune..the earth turns and the seasons come and go ...beautiful emily

[themoor]

I can relate to this on so many levels, which you made it easy to do by painting such a graphic picture. I can stare at this picture, knowing, because of the way you described it. A read-over-a-few-times for me.

[nicolettox]

I was part of the vibrations I witnessed...

that speaks so much and greatly of you.

It's spring in Argentina, but I've just been in autumn for a couple of minutes.
thank you!

[Rossen]

a magical portrait, the tear drop becomes the lens~

[TL Boehm]

beautifully penned. I have to look for newer items, don't I. I think it may be good to be back. Not sure.

[just rose.]

I love these moments. They flash and go. That's what they're there for. Your colors do double-duty for you here.

[asdarkeyesclose]

I absolutely love poetry about water- here we have the lake and the autumn leaf and the poet caught up in their rhythms. Sometimes nature draws a response that we don't expect- I know walking calms me. love the spirit of this write :)

[Matthew Kult]

Very Vivid. A self realization within the warm colors of the recently deceased...neither sad nor glad...just...there.

Love the feelings this brought.

Matthew

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Beautiful imagery captured in this piece. Nicely done. Great write!