She still remembers those days
ochre rays filtering
through gaunt autumn trees
casting patterns on the path
they trod together.
Days of promise, days of hope
leaves drifting downwards
crunching underfoot
creating crimson carpets
for them to follow.
And as long years drifted by
like autumn leaves falling
although far apart
treading different paths
they walk together.
Image credit: James Wheeler @Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #100 photo prompt.
The image shows sunlight beams are falling on a mother and daughter walking in the forest, holding hands
luna's on line 
Simply so beautiful Chris. Such an apt one for the prompt ❤️
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Thanks so much, Radhika! 😊
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Simply at its best
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Thank you! 🙂
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I love your poem Chris. How beautifully you’ve written of days gone by. Very evocative. Thanks for being the first one.
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It seemed appropriate to look back on this milestone prompt day. Also it’s autumn for most readers just now, even if it’s spring here! 🍂
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Very enchanting descriptions, Chris!
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Thanks, Tom! I imagine the autumn leaves are beginning to fall where you are…
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Summer’s still clinging on as long as it can 🙂
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So nostalgic, beautiful
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Thanks, Deb!
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Gorgeous, Chris. “creating crimson carpets…” that’s beautiful. 😊
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Thanks very much, Jeff. 😊🙏
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You’re most welcome, Chris. Always. 🙏😊
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Delightful! Love the alliteration and the idea that memories link us with others despite distances!
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Thanks, Val. Being far away and with no plans for travel, it’s memories I’m savouring just now.
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So pretty! There is a nostalgic feel to this poem, kind of bittersweet. I can just see the leaves drifting downward and crunching underfoot! 🍂🍁
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Thanks, Debra. Stomping through leaf fall holds a lot of happy memories for me!
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Lol that and rolling around in piles of them!😀
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A beautiful take, Chris 😃
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Thanks very much, Shweta!
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Excellent timing for your beautiful poem. My daughter, whom I haven’t seen in person in two years, is coming for a visit on Wednesday!
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How marvellous, Liz! I’m sure you’ll have a great time 🙂
(Just emailed you about next Friday)
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Thanks, Chris! I responded to your email.
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Yes, I saw, thanks Liz! 🚀
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You’re welcome, Chris!
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You created such a beautiful symphony, Chris!
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Thanks so much, Punam! 😊 That’s a lovely compliment. 🙏
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You are so welcome, Chris. 😊
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Just lovely. ❤
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Thanks, Melanie!
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I love this poem, Chris. I am glad we are in spring though. Autumn brings winter and I don’t like cold weather.
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Me too, Robbie! It wasn’t very spring-like here yesterday, but it’s much better today! 🌞
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A picture in words. What a wonderfully descriptive piece.
Here’s mine!
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Thanks very much, Keith!
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This is such a sweet poem, Chris!
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Thanks, Susan! Looking forward to hearing how your writing’s going…
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😬 It’s getting there. My routine’s been sketchy, but I’m getting back to it. Thanks for asking! 😊
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😁Keep it up!✍
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Lovely words Chris, absolutely adore the alliteration which is somewhat of a stalwart over on my own site. Big fan of Autumn, really enjoying watching the foliage slowly turn crimson. 🙂
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Thanks, Bruce! and I appreciate your alliterative comments 😉
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Your verse brings back some lovely memories of me walking with both my own children and then my grands… I hope they to remember those magic filled days 😀
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I’m sure they do 🙂
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Such lovely verse 🙂
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Thank you!
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