Once

By silverlin

The day was calm with autumn cold

Leaves fell, to cover -

The ground red with gold.

The image and thought are fragile,

But, I remember it.

We walked, talking lightly,

Sharing beauty and the nature of things.

The day was close to its end

The sun pushed its last rays

Through clouds, pink, gray.

It was as we have never,

Will never see.

The hours grew bringing night

To cover us in shadow.

Closer.

We stood finding solace, each in the other

You became frightened feeling harm near.

Turning, withdrawing, closing, Morning Glory.

Once, never again.

Gunther Hill (David Sabosky)

2 Responses to “Once”

  1. jerry miller Says:

    Dave,

    This surprise autumn poem in summer threw me at first. I like the setting, image and emotion of it. All of us have these idealized memories, and mostly keep them close. I’m glad you shared this one with us.

  2. MJ Huckleberry Says:

    Dave,

    It is easy for me to find myself inside your poem. I am, however, almost always alone when the night shadows begin to peel down upon me through sun’s rays. Your soft memories are offered in an open and gentle way as you press understanding for “Morning Glory”. Thank you.

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