Slanted sunlight impales red-brown maple leaves
as those dead summers crunch under my careful steps.
Your icy breath nibbles my bare skin
as my tongue remembers your tears.
Between bare trees, wood smoke curls a portrait of you.
About the Creator
Talia Meadows
MA in Theological Studies, MA in Depth Psychology, and an MS in CIS. Living on our Highland cattle ranch in Colorado, I am inspired by the land and animals.
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Comments (18)
Vivid, I love this poem!
nice
Nice work! Congrats on TS!
Lovely imagery and storytelling in a poem. Congrats on Top Story. Happy to subscribe to your work
Atmospheric, filled with sensual longing. This is great poetry.
Back to say congratulations on the Top Story recognition for this amazing piece.
Hauntingly beautiful, Talia and your image does a fantastic job pairing it with your words. Congratulations on top story!
i love this , well done
This poem vividly describes the balance between warmth and cold, creating a vivid experience. The image of the sun shining through the autumn leaves is a beautiful symbol of change and the passing of time. The contrast between the "icy breaths" and the memory of tears adds a deep emotional layer, highlighting longing and nostalgia. The mention of "naked trees" and the wood smoke further enhances the atmospheric quality, evoking a sense of intimacy and loss. It's a hauntingly beautiful reflection of love and memory. Well said! Congratulations🎉🎉🥳
I don't think I can say anything about this marvelous piece that hasn't already been said. So I'll echo the rest: Your imagery and projection of your inner voice are both stunning.
This is beautifully written! Your imagery is so vivid; I could almost feel the crunch of the leaves and the chill in the air. The way you intertwine nature with deep emotion creates such a powerful atmosphere. I love how you captured that bittersweet feeling of memory. Absolutely stunning!
Stunning piece!
Beautiful imagery.
This is absolutely beautiful, and the pic you created is as well. Congrats on the TS.
This was so utterly beautiful
Gut wrenching beauty
Such profound loss and loneliness is felt in your poem. Well done.
Wow, some heartfelt writing. Nice.