Tuesday, October 4, 2011

the last step

the lustrous little leaves cluster
in the still-warm footprint,
lining the edges,
filling the instep as if
to cushion
the already fallen.

9 comments:

  1. intriguing little write...to cushion the already fallen...you capture a quick moment but i am still processing it...nicely writ...

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  2. "in the still-warm footprint" - This like all of your lines really create a picture for the reader. Enjoyed this :)

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  3. Wow well done! To cushion the already fallen...brilliant. Fall is here.

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  4. Great piece, so much with so little, that truly takes talent, nicely done!

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  5. So brief, yet so provocative. You made me want to see the imprint, visualize the scene.

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  6. in the still warm footprint - so beautiful..falling in fall is magical...smiles

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  7. a deliciously vivid little write. I agree with Kim-- brief but so provocative! Love it. :)

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  8. very subtle yet powerful esp the cushion the already fallen line. I like it!

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