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David Wood
Of Golden Leaves - Poem by David Wood
‘Tis time to mend this wounded heart
Since it slowed to a miniscule beat
To see with my eyes the face of the world
And say ‘hello’ to all I greet.
My days are now of golden leaf
The fruit has passed its sell-by date
And the best of love has now gone,
The distance travelled has been great
And I have sung loves only song.
New hopes and fears now line my path
As I travel down this road alone
And running nature’s ultimate course,
Past mistakes my soul does now atone.
We make a grave in our heart for our sorrow
And wait for a greater peace than we have known
When fear and worry no longer matter
After we have reaped what we have sown.
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I enjoyed reading or the experience of Golden Years. Sounds like you have found peace where you are now great write (Report) Reply
We make a grave in our heart for our sorrow
And wait for a greater peace than we have known
When fear and worry no longer matter
After we have reaped what we have sown very telling lines. there is philosophy of life and spirituality which leads to atonement. thank you dear Poet. (Report) Reply
a thought provoking poem no doubt. well written (Report) Reply
A very thoughtful treatment of the theme, and so very true. We are all on the same road and yet no one knows at what stage he or she is. Nice poem. (Report) Reply
Golden piece of gold
and
in old ways what gone
has gone
but made you brave
with brain and heart / well done wish you the best (Report) Reply
Truly beautiful words, particularly the last verse. Great poet notes too. Thank You (Report) Reply
A beautiful and thoughtful mellow write as autumn that knocks at the door now.....
It remembers me some lines: 'Leaves believe
such letting go is Faith
and Faith is Grace
and Grace is God
and God is Love
I agree with the leaves.(African-American poet Lucille Clifton) (Report) Reply
The feeling in this poem expressed well. Sally (Report) Reply
As autumn coming near to the window panel, greeting..you done Hello the fall with beautiful write..a memory recalled in such nice poem..loved it David..remember still we have spring ahead but before that be ready for harsh winter...just life threat telling us, both are exist so get ready..no choice! LOL_Soul (Report) Reply
a beautiful write David. About the days of our lives. the last stanza is great thoughts. Love can come again and be delightful. A nice title. (Report) Reply
A sadly, touching poem. Dave give love a second chance, you might be surprised. Revealing
and gracefully done (Report) Reply
that is one of the most important Naturals Law! ! ! ! ! It calls The Law of Return! ! ! Very well described Poet. (Report) Reply
Beautiful poem... Very true said, Many a times distance travelled are great. As we sow, so we reap...Yes, Peace is what we all require in our life....loved the way you presented it. (Report) Reply
As we sow so we reap and Mr.David peace comes in the end Dave is right nothing is better than death that comes at last further no last as far as this world is concerned thank Mr. David (Report) Reply
We reap what we sow. Let us keep note of that as we reach that time. Thank you. (Report) Reply
Bury the sorrow and wait for greater peace than ever known! A beautiful write! (Report) Reply
fear and worry no longer matter, good write, thanks. (Report) Reply
A great poem, peace comes in the end. (Report) Reply