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Writer's pictureNolcha Fox
Sep 111 min read

Leaving the Leaves



Summer slips slowly to yellows and reds.

Chokecherry trees scatter purple goodbyes.

Aspen leaves wither and crunch underfoot.

Mornings I find fallen leaves on the walkway.

Clouds cry cold tears that the season is changing.

I fall in love with my sweaters again.

Rakes replace hoses as flowers depart.

I’ll leave the leaves in a pile for now.

Chill winds will blow them to my neighbors’ yards.


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David Bogomolny
David Bogomolny
18 de set.

hi, Nolcha! 👋🏻


Just wanna let you know that this week's W3—hosted by our wonderful Sarah Whiley for the first time—is now live:


https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/09/18/w3-prompt-125-weave-written-weekly/


Enjoy❣️


Much love,

David

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Nolcha Fox
Nolcha Fox
22 de set.
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Thank you so much for letting me know, David!

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David Bogomolny
David Bogomolny
17 de set.

Nolcha, your poem beautifully evokes the bittersweet transition of seasons with vivid imagery and a tender, nostalgic touch.


~David

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Nolcha Fox
Nolcha Fox
17 de set.
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Thanks, David - I'm happy you liked it!

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wordsandcoffee
16 de set.

Lovely imagery!

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Nolcha Fox
Nolcha Fox
16 de set.
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Thank you so much, WaC!

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Convidado:
13 de set.

Very smooth list poem! If I hadn't known, I wouldn't have known! - murisopsis

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Nolcha Fox
Nolcha Fox
13 de set.
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Thank you, murisopsis!

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Convidado:
12 de set.

This is beautiful, Nolcha! I especially like the line about sweaters :) -lynn

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Nolcha Fox
Nolcha Fox
12 de set.
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Thank you, Lynn! I love love sweaters. I'd wear them all year if I could.

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