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Autumnal
"Beauty will save the world."
~ Fyodor Dostoevsky
Despite beliefs we hold
lines we toe—filters
we view through:
deity and political affiliates;
mental illness
or terminal diagnosis
woven into Life’s blueprints
by our own hand. . .
Beauty will save us all;
that alone creates fearlessness
charting lifelong experiences—
and, until Love returns us home
—one by one—it offers Autumn
~
~ Fyodor Dostoevsky
Despite beliefs we hold
lines we toe—filters
we view through:
deity and political affiliates;
mental illness
or terminal diagnosis
woven into Life’s blueprints
by our own hand. . .
Beauty will save us all;
that alone creates fearlessness
charting lifelong experiences—
and, until Love returns us home
—one by one—it offers Autumn
~
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Re. Autumnal
Anonymous
23rd Oct 2019 11:40pm
It's hard to overlook the beauty all around us in the world - unless our noses are buried in electronic devices, staking our claims and pissing on fenceposts in internet forums, Facebook, erc.
Few things are as visually breathtaking as Autumn.
Love this. ❤📝🍁
Few things are as visually breathtaking as Autumn.
Love this. ❤📝🍁
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Re. Autumnal
23rd Oct 2019 11:44pm
This is oh so beautiful A...truly wonderful...and yes, aesthetics of all this...time for some Tchaikovsky...Swan Lake I think. Being on the dark side I have always liked Dostoevsky's Brothers K quote...from Ivan if I remember correctly...If there is no God, then all things are permissible...whoops...there's my nihilistic mind popping out again lol.
Cheers...Harry
Cheers...Harry
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28th Oct 2019 00:28am
Re. Autumnal
there is a certain beauty in decay,
if not in ourselves at least in leaves ..
if not in ourselves at least in leaves ..
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28th Oct 2019 00:29am
Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 00:52am
Gorgeous. There is so much to inspire poetry this time of year! And yes, the colorful rebellion before the decay certainly urges us to be fearless.
Lovely write!
Lovely write!
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Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 1:26am
I love Fall rituals..
The feel of crisp, cool Autumn air.
The first time you walk outside and realize, everything around you is dying beautifully including yourself.
Lovely tribute lady.
Losty
(;
The feel of crisp, cool Autumn air.
The first time you walk outside and realize, everything around you is dying beautifully including yourself.
Lovely tribute lady.
Losty
(;
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Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 2:04am
elegant and beautiful. you've encapsulated the sense of autumn, my favourite season, the richest, ripest time of year, the bluest skies, the colour palette... makes me sorry for those who're all about winter (physically or metaphorically)
wintered
still waiting for the snow to start to fall
you'll miss the bluebells' haze on woodland floor
the sigh of summer breeze across the waves
and let me tell you, watcher, what is more:
you'll miss the cider-light of autumn days
their crisper air and sensual delights
their tart perfume and subtle, russet glaze—
you'll miss them, craving only winter's ice
wintered
still waiting for the snow to start to fall
you'll miss the bluebells' haze on woodland floor
the sigh of summer breeze across the waves
and let me tell you, watcher, what is more:
you'll miss the cider-light of autumn days
their crisper air and sensual delights
their tart perfume and subtle, russet glaze—
you'll miss them, craving only winter's ice
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Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 4:13am
Thank you for the thoughtful, beautiful words. They ring so true. Today was the most perfect October day here where i live. As i was driving home i thought to myself just for a brief second; perfect, it's all so perfect. Thanks for reminding me.
pax,
buddhakitty.
pax,
buddhakitty.
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28th Oct 2019 00:30am
Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 4:20am
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28th Oct 2019 00:31am
Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 4:30am
Dear A,
What’s to critique here? Beautiful perfection! Accompanied by a gorgeous picture. Such a great time of year really. Lovely write. H🌷
What’s to critique here? Beautiful perfection! Accompanied by a gorgeous picture. Such a great time of year really. Lovely write. H🌷
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Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 1:42pm
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Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 9:35pm
I adore autumn, it's an ultimate limbo, as this feels - comfortably so despite so much discomfort. Thank you.
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Re. Autumnal
24th Oct 2019 9:46pm
Yeah, that’s incredible. I tend to view autumn with shades of sadness. Kind of a post summer blues, but it has its beauty. Speaking metaphorically, I think lots of people do the same.
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Re. Autumnal
25th Oct 2019 6:42pm
Re. Autumnal
26th Oct 2019 8:52am
Dear One
I had every intention to say my thoughts here
but it wants to say and be more...
I'll return here if it doesn't pan out
as I hoped,
and say something
ordinary.
Kathy xo
I had every intention to say my thoughts here
but it wants to say and be more...
I'll return here if it doesn't pan out
as I hoped,
and say something
ordinary.
Kathy xo
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Re: Re. Autumnal
29th Oct 2019 8:37am
I was going to work on an extended comment to this your piece which concerns my absolute favorite season of the year. But as time passed, the comment gave me another direction from which to express. Thus the link I'm about to PM you that takes you to a very different comment. In other words... your poem inspired me to be inspired by another way to tell you...
An honor for me, a gift to you if you will.
Kathy xo
An honor for me, a gift to you if you will.
Kathy xo
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29th Oct 2019 2:04pm
Thank you, Kathy! Inspiring poetry ( for me ) is one of life's greatest blessings! And I love Berry!
Re. Autumnal
28th Oct 2019 4:59pm
What a beautifully encapsulated picture of autumn, especially this one- although that’s simply from my peephole!😜😘
❤️Sarah, Warrior Princess of the Light
-That’s gonna be my new name, as soon as I figure out how to change it🤪
❤️Sarah, Warrior Princess of the Light
-That’s gonna be my new name, as soon as I figure out how to change it🤪
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28th Oct 2019 5:36pm
Thank you, Sarah!
While you cannot change your registered name - you can edit your displayed name in your settings. Then it will reflect ( Warrior Princess of the Light ) in parenthesis! Good luck!
While you cannot change your registered name - you can edit your displayed name in your settings. Then it will reflect ( Warrior Princess of the Light ) in parenthesis! Good luck!
Re. Autumnal
28th Oct 2019 8:07pm
That changing of seasons is always a magical experience to me, n surely that quote is sooooo
beautiful! :)
beautiful! :)
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Re. Autumnal
1st Nov 2019 4:19am
There's something romantic about autumm, it used to make me sad when I was young, but then I saw so many Autumns that it didn't any longer. It is just a time of beauty, as in your poem, a profound thing to behold..
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1st Nov 2019 4:47pm
I think someone entering the Autumn of their life is much more understanding of the beauty of seasons, PR. Thank you so much for a lovely comment.
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