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Autumn's Anguish
Footsteps---faltering--stumble,
Shuffle through the sulphur haze
of a haunted Autumn's eve.
Leaves--death's dream shades--crushed,
Ground beneath careless placements
into jewel dust of garnet, topaz, amethyst.
Wind--chilled--wails,
Weeping with your vintage voice
that is surreal...unreal...too real.
Sun--slaughtered--hemorrhages,
Bleeds-out the scarlet, congealed essence
of your suffering spirit.
Eyes--smouldering--blaze,
Flaring with transmuted flames of passion
forever seared into my memory.
Tears--unchecked--cascade,
Extinguishing,ultimately,the flicker
of your life's internal embers.
Ashes--scattered--waft,
Sifting through the heart-cracks
in drifts to suffocate my soul.
Shuffle through the sulphur haze
of a haunted Autumn's eve.
Leaves--death's dream shades--crushed,
Ground beneath careless placements
into jewel dust of garnet, topaz, amethyst.
Wind--chilled--wails,
Weeping with your vintage voice
that is surreal...unreal...too real.
Sun--slaughtered--hemorrhages,
Bleeds-out the scarlet, congealed essence
of your suffering spirit.
Eyes--smouldering--blaze,
Flaring with transmuted flames of passion
forever seared into my memory.
Tears--unchecked--cascade,
Extinguishing,ultimately,the flicker
of your life's internal embers.
Ashes--scattered--waft,
Sifting through the heart-cracks
in drifts to suffocate my soul.
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Re: Autumn's Anguish
5th Jan 2013 8:26pm
re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
5th Jan 2013 11:43pm
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my first posting. I accept with humble gratitude your thoughtful words of praise, for they have brought to me encouragement...and a smile.
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
re: re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
7th Jan 2013 4:21am
You're very welcome. I love how descriptive it is, and the artful use of vocabulary. Always a plus in my book!
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21st Jan 2013 10:21pm
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23rd Jan 2013 00:12am
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem and for your kind words of praise! I accept with humble gratitude.
Sioch`ain leat(Peace Be With You),
Enchantress
Sioch`ain leat(Peace Be With You),
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
13th Jan 2013 5:02pm
You've done a grand job with this piece
I'm impressed keep it up I'm a fan
I'm impressed keep it up I'm a fan
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
13th Jan 2013 6:59pm
Once again, thank you so much for reading my work and your warm words of praise!
I am extending a special thank you--to you--as well, for becoming of a fan of mine! Appreciated!
Enchantress
I am extending a special thank you--to you--as well, for becoming of a fan of mine! Appreciated!
Enchantress
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13th Jan 2013 10:16pm
Re: Autumn's Anguish
21st Jan 2013 11:27pm
Your way with words reminds me of Lovecraft, but with a more gentle spirit, I think they have more meaning because you care about them, you feel each one, at least that is the impression that I am given. In any case you make feel them; I guess that’s the point.
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
23rd Jan 2013 00:25am
Thank you...so, so much for spending time reading my poem, and for your generous words of praise!
To be compared to Lovecraft...that I consider an honor, to be sure!!
I do feel the words that I write, and in turn, I always hope that my readers will, as well. It is pleased that I am, that this poem has affected you in this way.
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
To be compared to Lovecraft...that I consider an honor, to be sure!!
I do feel the words that I write, and in turn, I always hope that my readers will, as well. It is pleased that I am, that this poem has affected you in this way.
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
23rd Jan 2013 1:14am
re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
24th Jan 2013 2:42am
Thank you...for taking the time to read my poem, and for your generous compliments!!
I humbly accept ,both, with gratitude and appreciation, to be sure!!
I am working on more...posting soon.
Sioch`ain,leat,
Encantress
I humbly accept ,both, with gratitude and appreciation, to be sure!!
I am working on more...posting soon.
Sioch`ain,leat,
Encantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
28th Jan 2013 7:29pm
Your piece was very beautiful, your choice of words and the placement of them made the scene all the more real for my imagination. Thank you for sharing.
~ Mystic ~
~ Mystic ~
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
28th Jan 2013 10:37pm
I wish to convey my deep thanks and appreciation, to you,for the moments that you took to read my poem, and for your lovely comments.
To know that my words--and style--sparked another's imagination is a valuable compliment, indeed...one that means a great deal to me, to be sure!
Sioch`ain leat~~(Irish-Peace be with you),
Enchantress
To know that my words--and style--sparked another's imagination is a valuable compliment, indeed...one that means a great deal to me, to be sure!
Sioch`ain leat~~(Irish-Peace be with you),
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
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9th May 2013 5:46am
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
9th May 2013 11:13pm
O...ummm...I do not quite what to say...just how to respond to these gracious comments!!
Theo...it is beyond honored, that I am, at this moment, to be sure!! No one has e v e r told me that he(or, she) would be interested in purchasing anything that i have written--much less a small book!!
That is one of the highest compliments that i have ever been paid!! I am soo touched...to say merely thank you just doesn't seem to be quite enough......
My deepest gratitude to you, to be certain!
I am humbled by your request. I would certainly enjoy writing--welll,at least attempting--a poem about a tree. Perhaps, that will the next one that I post.
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
Theo...it is beyond honored, that I am, at this moment, to be sure!! No one has e v e r told me that he(or, she) would be interested in purchasing anything that i have written--much less a small book!!
That is one of the highest compliments that i have ever been paid!! I am soo touched...to say merely thank you just doesn't seem to be quite enough......
My deepest gratitude to you, to be certain!
I am humbled by your request. I would certainly enjoy writing--welll,at least attempting--a poem about a tree. Perhaps, that will the next one that I post.
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
Anonymous
20th Jun 2013 9:52pm
Nice piece and good imagery. Really liked. :)

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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
20th Jun 2013 11:33pm
Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and comment on my poem, and for your gracious words of praise! i am soo appreciative, to be sure, and i accept ALL with deep and humble gratitude.
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
3rd Jul 2013 1:03am
Been meaning to comment on this one...Excellent write Enchantress.Very creative and haunting style...Beautiful rhythm.I love the fact you craft your poems,and the effort truly shows;)
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
3rd Jul 2013 6:41am
Jasper,
Thank you, my friend, for taking the time to read my poem, and for leaving such generous words of praise! i am humbled, and grateful, to be sure!
i am also pleased that, you were able to pick up on the haunting quality of this piece....that was one of the objectives that i was attempting to achieve.
(Originally, the inspiration for this poem , was a late October sunset...and my memories, in response to, the loss of a a very special individual in my life.)
Sioch`ain leat, mon chara,
Enchantress
Thank you, my friend, for taking the time to read my poem, and for leaving such generous words of praise! i am humbled, and grateful, to be sure!
i am also pleased that, you were able to pick up on the haunting quality of this piece....that was one of the objectives that i was attempting to achieve.
(Originally, the inspiration for this poem , was a late October sunset...and my memories, in response to, the loss of a a very special individual in my life.)
Sioch`ain leat, mon chara,
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
Anonymous
6th Jul 2013 1:15am
Wow, very interesting. I love the context and the way in which it's set up. Way to go!
One thing: the line:
"Extinguishing,ultimately, the flicker"
Is ultimately supposed to not have a space after the coma? Just wondering. Otherwise it's great.
One thing: the line:
"Extinguishing,ultimately, the flicker"
Is ultimately supposed to not have a space after the coma? Just wondering. Otherwise it's great.

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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
6th Jul 2013 1:41am
Thank you , Matt!
It is always, a pleasure--to be certain--whenever i receive comments from a new reviewer!
i sincerely appreciate that you took the time to read my poem, and i accept with humble gratitude,your thoughtful, generous words of praise. :)
(BTW-- thanks for your keen eye! No, the space is an unintentional typo, and if left in place, the entire flow of this piece is interrupted! i shall be fixing it straight away.)
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
It is always, a pleasure--to be certain--whenever i receive comments from a new reviewer!
i sincerely appreciate that you took the time to read my poem, and i accept with humble gratitude,your thoughtful, generous words of praise. :)
(BTW-- thanks for your keen eye! No, the space is an unintentional typo, and if left in place, the entire flow of this piece is interrupted! i shall be fixing it straight away.)
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
19th Jul 2013 4:12am
Wow! This was sublime!
Flawless ink, Enchantress!
Enjoyed this immensely!
Poetic Love~
Flawless ink, Enchantress!
Enjoyed this immensely!
Poetic Love~
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
19th Jul 2013 5:18am
Rain, my dear friend,
Thank you for taking the time to read this poem,and for your generous compliments...from such an accomplished poetess, i am humbled, and honored,to be sure!
i am glad that you enjoyed this !
Poetic Respect, and Love,
Enchantress
Thank you for taking the time to read this poem,and for your generous compliments...from such an accomplished poetess, i am humbled, and honored,to be sure!
i am glad that you enjoyed this !
Poetic Respect, and Love,
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
7th Aug 2013 4:09am
The passage from autumn to winter, from life to senescence, an apt metaphor thinly veiled, pain palpable, grief unleashed and unstoppable.
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
7th Aug 2013 4:31am
Jaime,
your comments are soo eloquently expressed...such a pleasure to read, to be certain!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your generous, gracious thoughts beneath this piece, and for truly understanding the meaning within these lines.All are ever-so appreciated. <3
your comments are soo eloquently expressed...such a pleasure to read, to be certain!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your generous, gracious thoughts beneath this piece, and for truly understanding the meaning within these lines.All are ever-so appreciated. <3
Re: Autumn's Anguish
5th Nov 2013 7:07am
re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
5th Nov 2013 2:16pm
Thank you sooo much! Your comment left me with an inner glow!
I sincerely appreciate the time you took to read, and leave your thoughts beneath my piece.
Always glad to welcome a new visitor to my realm!
Sioch`ain leat!
I sincerely appreciate the time you took to read, and leave your thoughts beneath my piece.
Always glad to welcome a new visitor to my realm!
Sioch`ain leat!
Re: Autumn's Anguish
6th Nov 2013 8:42am
Re: Autumn's Anguish
6th Nov 2013 5:29pm
Wow! Don't you have all the talent. Your poem rings lyrically to my ear. Your cadence is addictive. I agree wholeheartedly with our peers above in their compliments and I can only hope to see more of your obvious gift with words.
Jake
Jake
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
6th Nov 2013 7:48pm
O....ummm...wellll.....I am soo humbled by your thoughtful, generous comments...all of your praise is bringing me smiles, and causing me to blush.
Thank you, so much, for taking the time to read, and leave your thoughts beneath my piece. Both are very appreciated---to be sure!
I am always glad whenever a new reviewer journeys into my realm. Welcome,new-commer! Hope that you will visit again!
Sioch`ain leat, mo cara nua,
Enchantress
Thank you, so much, for taking the time to read, and leave your thoughts beneath my piece. Both are very appreciated---to be sure!
I am always glad whenever a new reviewer journeys into my realm. Welcome,new-commer! Hope that you will visit again!
Sioch`ain leat, mo cara nua,
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
Anonymous
9th Nov 2013 6:37am
Your words are beautifully inked and I'm left craving for more. Very well done, ill be stalking your work.

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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
Thank you, ever so much, for your thoughtfully generous comments.
I am always pleased whenever a newcomer ventures into my realm. Welcome to my dark side...we have cookies!
Glad to learn that someone will be 'watching' me.....for a change! :)
I am always pleased whenever a newcomer ventures into my realm. Welcome to my dark side...we have cookies!
Glad to learn that someone will be 'watching' me.....for a change! :)
Re: Autumn's Anguish
16th Apr 2014 11:42am
re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
16th Apr 2014 3:32pm
Thank you--ever so much--for your generous comments!
They are much appreciated--to be sure!
I am truly happy to learn that my piece was able to paint such a vivid picture.....on the canvass of your imagination.
It is such a pleasure to welcome a new visitor within my realm.....please feel to drift through, any time. You are most welcome.
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
They are much appreciated--to be sure!
I am truly happy to learn that my piece was able to paint such a vivid picture.....on the canvass of your imagination.
It is such a pleasure to welcome a new visitor within my realm.....please feel to drift through, any time. You are most welcome.
Sioch`ain leat,
Enchantress
Re: Autumn's Anguish
14th Aug 2014 12:37pm
A true pleasure to read. One of the best poems of its kind I've read in a long time. Thanks for sharing.
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re: Re: Autumn's Anguish
14th Aug 2014 1:41pm
Flowolf, mo Chara nua,
I am so very honored by your compliments...also very humbled---indeed! Your praise means a great deal to me.
I am so glad that you enjoyed this piece! Please know that you are always welcome in my realm!
I am so very honored by your compliments...also very humbled---indeed! Your praise means a great deal to me.
I am so glad that you enjoyed this piece! Please know that you are always welcome in my realm!