This Poem was Submitted By: Danielle Lynne Cathers On Date: 2000-12-09 00:11:27 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Whitesbog On The Edge Of Autumn

The frothy autumn wind splashes an old farmer’s face. He raises his crooked arms And opens his dry mouth drinking the juicy rays of the tangerine sun. He is widowed and alone. exhausted- dreaming- He waits for release the corroded cell of his body rusted with time. Cranberry daydreams Blueberry fantasy Laboring for years like a plow horse for the sweet survival. He drifts inside a pool of forgotten memory. Echo’s of laughter tickle naked branches  inviting them to dance. Children frolic and sing. A plentiful harvest The villager's bellies brim with riches. Lavender kisses at twilight A glimpse of  heaven’s pasture Evokes surrender.  calm- gentle- An eternal sunset  inside fleeting moments. A thousand tiny angels tip toe on  tea colored water. They sparkle for him  illuminate his joy. relief- love- the pain melts   all is quiet on the edges of Whitesbog. Winter is here.

Copyright © December 2000 Danielle Lynne Cathers

Additional Notes:
Whitesbog is an old turn of the century cranberry and blueberry farm. All suggestions welcome. I wasn't really sure how to punctuate this. :)


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