Saturday, October 6, 2012

Taking Leave


Jenny has used one of those lovely signs (shown below) that she makes for her Etsy shop as her inspiration for Saturday Centus this week. We are allowed the usual 100 words plus the prompt, along with whatever pictures we choose to display. This week, the prompt can be recognized by its italics.

(As you can see, I am displaying Jenny's very cool sign!)

Taking Leave
©2012 Susan Noyes Anderson

How beautifully leaves grow old.

 In glory, they slip away.

Crimson and scarlet adorn them,

as they skitter along at play.

One day, I shall follow their lead,

though my hair be tinged with gray.

I'll dub it silver, don red shoes,

dance off in gold lamé.
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25 comments:

  1. JudieOctober 7, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Sue, this is a truly lovely piece of writing, and your photos are beautiful!

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  2. CherylOctober 7, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    What a beautiful poem, Sue. Are these your daughter-in-law's photos?

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  3. anitamombanitaOctober 7, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Yes, I can definitely see you doing this!!

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  4. Brian MillerOctober 7, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    an absolutely beautiful evocation of fall....i love the brilliant colors before the great sleep....dance on...smiles.

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  5. AmesOctober 7, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Love it, Love it, LOVE IT! Sue those pics are beautiful. Coming from Florida and not really have changes in seasons I can remember the first time I saw Fall leaves. It was magical. It took my breathe away!~Ames

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  6. UnknownOctober 7, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Great photos and poem!

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  7. lissaOctober 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    this is sweet and so are the photos.

    have a great day.

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  8. yayaOctober 7, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    This is the time of year I love. I love all our color now. Your pics are so beautiful and I love the poem. I also love that sign! I never thought to equate my growing older with the fall leaves...I will from now on! Plus I'm getting me some cool red shoes ASAP!

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  9. 21 WitsOctober 7, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    This is very lovely, and each photo just so remarkable with your words. Beautifully you write, as well!

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  10. Grandma HoneyOctober 7, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I'm glad you are still blogging on Saturdays. Gorgeous pictures, perfect fall text!

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  11. Susan AndersonOctober 7, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Sorry I've been so absent, Jill. We've been vacationing but will return home next week sometime. I will catch up with all my favorite bloggers then!

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  12. MomzaOctober 8, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    perfect pictures to go with perfect words...it gives me pause to reflect upon why I love fall so much. The last glorious show of colors before the silent barren winter.

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  13. ConnieOctober 8, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Such beautiful thoughts and pictures!

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  14. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Your words flow like the leaves from the trees. They elegantly drift!

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  15. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Your words flow like the leaves from the trees. They elegantly drift!

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  16. EG CameraGirlOctober 10, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    I love your celebration of the aging process!

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  17. Heather @ Simple WivesOctober 10, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    How beautiful!! Love all the pictures. :)

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  18. gautami tripathyOctober 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    This is so beautiful....

    healing power of the soul

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  19. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Yeah, way to go. Dance away!

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  20. LeAnnOctober 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Just lovely and the pictures were perfect for the thoughts. I love fall and this was a sweet reminder of it all. You are just so amazing. I hope someday we meet for a hug!

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  21. momto8October 11, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    beautiful!! photos and words.
    happy fall.

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  22. Karen MortensenOctober 11, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    So beautiful Sue. I love how you match the words and pictures.

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  23. alpinekleinsOctober 13, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    As brilliant as the leaves in the photos :D bravo!

    Kristin

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  24. JennyOctober 19, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I love it!

    You could totally rock gold lame, too, Miss Sue.

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  25. AmyNovember 9, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    That made me smile. We should take a lesson from the leaves and go out in a vibrant blaze of beauty.

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