Beautiful Maple Girl

One last visit as fall departs into coming winter.

My beautiful maple girl, you are weeping.  Tears descending; softest 

touch of lifting breeze, sends  your tears falling-falling. You know  how 

to let go of the past. I remember summers brilliance and every busy

long day, working my gardens.

You are the message of extended autumn, "rest, contemplate, and 

give yourself to introspection." Shorter-shorter; hours, minutes, days, even

the deep jewel tones within bough's  remaining deep stained leaves say

 "contain you precious thoughts and dream."

The window pane will be my lens as I sit by fire's hearth comforting.

Basking within as the cool mist without spreads itself, slowly thoroughly, briskly.

Precious moisture, sponging, grasses recently dry as paper, now luscious -verdant. 

To lie in it, but no; 'to wet, to cold! Late autumn my ear attends to your fading last 

trills twinkling into my heart. You precede applying paint to last touches of this 

magical season's portrait.

Reviews

[Wesley Dingler]

I agree with tabby, you're gifted. I love escpecially nature and environment poetry.
I also love the Maple trees. I have silver maples, one sugar maple, three or four Japanese maples (don't you just love how they look like reefer?) and I love this poem.


Please keep up the great work.


-wes

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Wesley,
Thanks for reviewing 'Maple Girl.'
I think there are many gifts in all of our lives, that is if we recongnize them as such. To be thankful is the biggest gift I think. I appreciate your mention of natural beauty within your own life...gifts. Trees are something which are so lovely to me. They sure do put on a show come autumn. I hope you are enjoying this time of year too.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Wesley Dingler]

Heck yeah they do, especially the burgundy Japanese Maple. and the silver maple predicts the rain better than weather men

[pia]

A poem beautifully worded with soothing vibes and calming imagery. The expressions were amazing and I was able to feel and imagine.
You have a talent with moving a reader with your words

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pia,
I so enjoyed hearing from you and knowing you took time to read 'Maple Girl.' Here we are on the cusp of another Autumn. I'm ready; how about you? It's nice to know that you enjoyed this poem's feeling. Many joys of this new season be yours.
Kathy

[Paul]

Such a beautifully written poem with vivid imagery throughout. I enjoyed reading this. Well done!

Paul

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Paul,
Bless you for commenting in such a kind and edifying way. I love to hear from people and know what they think. I see this was a while back. Looking through my stuff and getting caught up!
Kathy

[Tabby Mac]

You have a talent with words. This piece is so tantalizing! It's slow and comforting. The beautiful pictures you 'paint' with your words!
I love fall anyway but this made me long for it.
I also love how you personified the tree as if it's your friend! Your admiration for nature really shines through here! I really enjoyed this piece it reminds me of a place I once called home! Awesome!!
Tabby

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tabby Mac,
It is wonderful to hear from you! We all are given varied and interesting experiences which we draw from in our lives. I know you have given much of who and what you are and love in your words of writing.Thank you very much for being someone which encourages and brings your personal facet of shining reality to this life in your review......... I love words that sustain and help.........Thanks again and many blessings...................Kathy

[CAPOLAVORO]

I love the transition of the season and how you use the descriptive view of the maple girl. This is a smart poem. Love it.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

CAPOLAVOARO,
This poem was actually a joy to write. I have a maple tree in my back yard and it is just gorgeous! the grass and yard just get carpeted with every size, desihn and shape of fall hued leaves. It is also a big tree and yea I really dig it (but I won't ) Ha ha. Kathy thanks for your input Blessing, Kathy

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Beautifully described changing season with such lovely emotions intertwined in a soft and delicious poem that celebrates nature.

Did you mean 'too wet, too cold! ?

[Kathy Van Kurin]

John Alexander Mcfadyen,
Thannks bunches! I hope that beauty inspires. I like your helpful note at the bottom of your review. I do appreciate your helpful input. I think it is fixed......................Blessings sir...........Kathy

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This is a very eloquent and hauntingly beautiful piece of poetry.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Rock n roll cowboy,
It means a lot dosn't it to receive kind words such as yours. Thanks for gracing me with yours! Bless your heart!!....Hauntingly beautiful; we all need more of that huh? .....................Kath

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are most welcome.

[AYVID N]

Fall must be so beautiful where you live...The picture painted of Nature is timeless and exquisite and speaks to me as much of the external changes as the inner transitions taking place within us with each passing year of life. Thank you for sharing Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

DIVYA,
Yes, I agree with you. Our inner beings are like signal towers receiving beauty and meaning from our surroundings. thank you for sharing your input and feelings of this facet of life; for we can learn and share strength with one another! Bless you in your life.............kathy

[AYVID N]

Thank you for such a spiritually empowering message, dear Kathy.

[Norman 223]

So many images emerge from your imaginative pen, Kathy. The changing colours, the falling foliage, the chill of the dew. But expressed in terms that have so much colour, that the brightness of spring seems much closer.
I admire and envy your poetically descriptive skill. Norman

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Norman,
Right back atcha' I admire and envy your poetically descriptive skill Norman!! Bless you as always for honest, kind helpful input; it does so much to uplift one person, (me) living on this planet. Just a little place right here where we can all gather to join forces and make just a little place of sunshine. Thanks again .........................Kathy

[Re-Pete]

such beautiful imagery. flows beautifully. many great lines. "the deep jewel tones within bough's remaining deep stained leaves say
"contain you precious thoughts and dream." love the analogy and title. it doesn't get much better than this. thank you for sharing. outstanding!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pete,
It is so nice to receive positive and helpful input! I think that being able to dream is so important to the life of hope within our souls! You are so good to give your honest appreciative words. Please know I appreciate it so very much! Bless you for coming by and reading...............Kathy