Friday, October 30, 2009

Fall 3

wind is slow steady and cold
little girl holds her coat closed
lets go of her witch hat
runs, jumps, to catch it
as it swirls with the leaves
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12 comments:

  1. Sherry Blue SkyOctober 28, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I love this very visual image of the little girl, coat and hat......and the steady wind. Lovely, Ollie. I always love your poems!

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  2. BubbaOctober 28, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Brief, yet complete. Well done!

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  3. The Square CornerOctober 28, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Great imagination, Ollie. Captures childhood especially well.

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  4. Diane TOctober 28, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Perfect - I can picture that little girl!

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  5. Brother OllieOctober 28, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    It was the cutest thing ever - a poetic snap shot - Thanks.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    A wonderfully evocative image...one can feel the harsh wind tugging, and hear the leaves rustling...very cool!

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  7. MaryOctober 28, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Absolutely beautiful imagery!

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  8. Uma AnandaneOctober 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    vivid thoughts...nice!

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  9. anaOctober 30, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Wonderful Halloween write!

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  10. Carrie Van HornNovember 1, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    I love this Ollie! :-)

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  11. EllaNovember 2, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Great Halloween poem; reminds me of a time,when I had less fear, but didn't know that then~

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  12. Eileen T O'Neill .....November 3, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Old Ollie,
    A lovely Halloween image and a superb skill with so few words!

    Eileen

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