Postlude


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they shift, each in its own rhythm

the lace of the living,

 enfolding the sleeping

in brittle arms,

speaking in whispers 

of tomorrow's 

sated sorrows.

I close my eyes,

speak their words

to the fallen beneath me.


copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2014


Posted for Poetry Pantry



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  1. Jennifer WagnerDecember 5, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    I like "the lace of the living" and the "brittle arms" and the close especially. Good to read you, Audrey.

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  2. Susie ClevengerDecember 5, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    This is so beautiful. It lends such grace to a season of death and sleeping life.

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  3. Vandana SharmaDecember 5, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    the ever changing cycle of life

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  4. Sunday Reflections or Stumbling Towards Happiness by Bill HollandDecember 6, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Your poetry is like being softly caressed....so very satisfying.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  5. humbirdDecember 6, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Love the 'lace of the living' ~ poem so delicate yet provoking 'I close my eyes,

    speak their words

    to the fallen beneath me.' ~ gentle and nice

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  6. ClaudiaDecember 6, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    sometimes nature finds just the right words and rhythm when we seem to be lost for words... love the sensitive voice in this...

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  7. brudbergDecember 6, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Especially the end speaks in such soft word of compassion.. Lovely.

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  8. MaryDecember 6, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    This poem is both restful and thoughtful!

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  9. GabriellaDecember 7, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    I enjoyed the peaceful and reflective tone and words.

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  10. TALONDecember 7, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    This was lyrical, thoughtful and sadly beautiful, Audrey.

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  11. TorieDecember 7, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Your words are delicately peaceful. Very nice writing, Audrey :)

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  12. Donna@LivingFromHappinessDecember 7, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    Really enjoyed the images of the brittle arms...the season now waiting to spring to life.

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  13. C.C.December 7, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    This is so powerful.....especially "lace of the living" and "tomorrow's sated sorrows"--wow. Beautifully written.

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  14. Sherry Blue SkyDecember 7, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Very beautiful, "the lace of the living", and "tomorrow's sated sorrows." Loved it.

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  15. Myrna R.December 7, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    What beautiful lines. I just love this poem. Though it's somewhat sad, I find it full of hope.

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  16. Abin ChakrabortyDecember 7, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    evocative picture, with sombre, reflective lines.

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  17. SusanDecember 7, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Well might we learn this from the brittle stems and branches enclosing both death and life. I read your poem, close my eyes, and say a little prayer. Thank you.

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  18. kaykualaDecember 7, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    One do sympathize together. Some sadness cannot be helped! Nicely Audrey!

    Hank

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  19. NatašekDecember 8, 2014 at 12:27 AM

    really beautifully captured... the circle of life.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 8, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    This softly whispered write is incredibly evocative as we all tiptoe around our reality. Very well done,

    Elizabeth

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  21. Brian MillerDecember 9, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    and you use a gentle voice as well in your verse
    as you address them...smiles

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  22. Geraldine December 12, 2014 at 3:39 AM

    Yes, very gentle, beautiful words.

    Happy Holidays Audrey!!!

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  23. Ruth Cox aka abitosunshineDecember 14, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Lovely verse perfectly paired with the image.

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  24. LadysueDecember 19, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    great tenderness felt within this piece..love your wording..especially the lace of the living,
    enfolding the sleeping in brittle arms..truly beautifully expressed..

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  25. grapelingDecember 20, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    graceful paean to leaves ~

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