Leaves By The Roadside

dead leaves lie crumpled

kerbside at midday

huddled in silent heat

cause and effect

the many tumbled

spirited

as one

from a crumbled bunker

a bleak retreat

yet another apart

and alone remained

grasping star-edged and stoic

to grim and bloody battle dirt

heroic

frozen

sun-blind

sun-stained

a tricycle wheel spurs

fluttered lacewing whispers

distorted

assorted believable lies

unlived and unuttered

moments in time

magnified

impotent

and still

Reviews

[kamiya]

The wording in the is divine. Truly tells a potent story.

[Richard Knox]

This is a moving poem, which tugs at my heart as it conjures tragic images of war-torn Ukraine.

[duff]

"cause and effect
the many tumbled
spirited"

Sharp lines and i really like the title. Its fun to read your writing.

[Andrew John]

I like this one. You use rhyme skilfully - i.e. not simply banged on at the ends of lines. Some is rhyme, some half-rhyme. Good to see it used in different ways, B. Another of yours I enjoy. I'll be looking in again.

[Brad Nugent]

Thank you so much, Andrew. Very motivating to read your kind feedback. Appreciated.

[Chris Shaw]

Plenty of imagery and movement in this write. Fallen leaves can stir up many emotions. You penned this well Brad. First of yours I have read. Pleased to have stopped by.

Chris

[Brad Nugent]

Very pleased to have you stop by, Chris. Thank you kindly for your lovely feedback.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome :)

[Red Brick Keshner]

Most enjoyable read, the way the imagery interacts with the actions and expressions of feeling. The sense of movement is also very engaging, makes the heart race as it is being read. Thanks for sharing. Frederick.

[Brad Nugent]

Thank you, Frederick. Much appreciate you taking the time to read.

[Robert Haigh]

An inventive and interesting poem, with some good imagery. I enjoyed the read.

[Brad Nugent]

Many thanks for reading. Glad you enjoyed.