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AUTUMN
Ah, Autumn. Most ambiguous and fickle of all seasons.
Swathed in flaming colors, how quickly you give way to drab
brown and murderous frost. Season of endings, of closure,
mercilessly rending the gay raiment of summer, until all
her bright cheer is reduced to skeletal branches rattling
like bones in the chill wind. How shall I eulogize her
sighing death when I am consumed with malaise and unable to
find that which I can't remember losing.
Ah, Autumn. I raise my glass of Bordeaux in a toast to
your colors washing endlessly past my window. Clad in
sturdy woolen sweater and jeans, I meander slowly through
fallen leaves to crest a rolling hill of stiff brown grass,
to read Rimbaud under an ancient tree. Wise Elder oak tree,
having released your leaves with barely a sigh, your great
peace is a comfort, even as the sorrow of seasons past
is forever marked upon your rugged face. You are beautiful, and
you soothe my spirit that even now, tosses and turns within me
like the tumbling breeze.
Ah, Autumn. Dignified lady, robed in green and gold, your
auburn hair wild and wound with spiderwebs and dew. You slip
soundlessly through these woods, your gentle countenance alive
with roses that bloom in your fair cheeks. Your compassionate
smile warms me, and your butterfly caress on my brow quiets
my soul. Grief slips away as downy peace spreads through me,
and while you trade a knowing smile with the venerable oak,
I drift to sleep in munificent sunlight.
-Frank H. Weeden
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #1 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 3:02pm » |
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #2 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 3:43pm » |
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Beautiful. The season encapsulated.
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #3 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 3:46pm » |
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Beautiful sentiment in words Frank.
I don't have the words to say it, so I use pictures.
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Thank you... It's sort of the three different sub-seasons that I go through, when the summer comes to an end. Usually, until mid-November, I feel like everything's all wrong and I can't seem to get in step with anything. I just feel sad...
Then comes acceptance, gradually. And at the end, peace.
Wow, Paul! The perfect backdrop! You are an amazing photographer.. I wish I had your eye and talent...
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You have a talent there Jeep, reading your poetry gives me chills.
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Jeepgun
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Thank you, John.
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #7 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 3:59pm » |
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I was thinking of cutting and pasting your prose into the picture....
TEAMWORK? COLLABORATION?!!!
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #8 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 4:01pm » |
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INSPIRATION.. PUBLICATION?!
I'd buy it!!
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That's an awesome idea, Paul! You have my permission, and I am so humbled and honored... I wonder if some publication, like a magazine or something, would be interested in running it?
-Frank
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #11 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 4:24pm » |
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first crack at it...
Whaddya think?
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That's really nice, man... I'm speechless... That's just awesome.
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #13 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 4:43pm » |
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It works pretty well, doesn't it...
hmm, maybe we're onto something here.
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #14 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 4:59pm » |
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You two make awesome poster children!! 
Im serious - give me a price and I'll send you the money. I would love to have that on my wall
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #15 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 5:05pm » |
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Beautiful......
I know a really good printer...can print posters from digital...I'm married to him
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #16 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 10:11pm » |
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Frank and Paul - you are both very talented. I find it very cool that you two could come up with this collaboration. All because of CH... maybe it's true about silver linings...
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Thank you again, everyone. Whatever financial and printing options you decide on is okay with me. I'm so pleased that something I've written has touched others. *tears in my eyes...*
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #18 on: Nov 5th, 2004, 8:02am » |
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YOU Frank, have brought MORE than tears to my eyes. The warmth of your friendship that fills my heart is something I wish for everyone.
You've done it again pal. And this one, brought something I needed at JUST the right time.
strong hugs, (and I KNOW you feel them)
love you,
EDNA
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on Nov 5th, 2004, 8:02am, Edna wrote:YOU Frank, have brought MORE than tears to my eyes. The warmth of your friendship that fills my heart is something I wish for everyone.
You've done it again pal. And this one, brought something I needed at JUST the right time.
strong hugs, (and I KNOW you feel them)
love you,
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Big hugs back to you, my dear friend. Thank you so much...
Lots o' Love,
-Frank
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #20 on: Nov 5th, 2004, 8:17am » |
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on Nov 4th, 2004, 5:05pm, lionsound wrote:Beautiful......
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Take her up on it!!!
They helped me and my bride to be make something for our wedding....Truly spectacular!!
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Head against this wall again
But the blows they have just a little more
Space in-between them
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Rori, I think that would be just wonderful...
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, EE!
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #22 on: Nov 5th, 2004, 9:23am » |
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Fabulous prose Frank and Awsome pic Paul!!!!!!! I am impressed; a collaboration is an excellent idea! Janet
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #23 on: Nov 12th, 2004, 11:06am » |
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bump for reference
Okay folks….ask and ye shall receive
Check out the Autumn Poster thread.
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Re: Prose For Autumn
« Reply #24 on: Nov 12th, 2004, 11:42am » |
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What talent from both of you guys! Truly awesome..and I thought I was going to open the thread and see another jeep LOL...what a surprise! smiles,nancyc
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