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Defiant Leaves

November 16, 2009
By Inkspired PLATINUM, Whitby, Other
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Inkspired PLATINUM, Whitby, Other
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&quot;If one will scoff at the study of language, how, save in terms of language, will one scoff?&quot; - Mario Pei<br /> &quot;I write for the same reason I breathe - because if I didn&#039;t, I would die.&quot; Isaac Asimov

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Though fall has painted
the leaves red and yellow,
and sucked the life from their
now brittle corpses that litter the
packed earth,
a few bright green leaves,
still full of life,
cling bravely to bare grey branches,
tangled together
in a tiny patch of trees and bushes,
defying the crisp cool air,
and the undeniable approach of
Winter.

© Susan R., Iselin, NJ

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windswift DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 15 2012 at 4:57 pm
windswift DIAMOND, Arvada, Colorado
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let it burn, suffering teaches the soul; let it grow, love nourishes the heart.

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I liked this poem a lot, it has emotion painted within the words that you chose.  very descriptive and focused.  I like the way you depict the fight against darkness so easily, and how you put it into metophorical terms, it speaks loudly and passionately.  Five of Five. 
ReneetheGreat PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 17 2010 at 11:15 am
ReneetheGreat PLATINUM, Castle Rock, Colorado
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&quot;Strength does not come from physical capacity, but from an indomitable will.&quot;

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This is awesome! I love it!! You should check out some of my new work :D
-LeftBehindBroken- GOLD said...
on Sep. 15 2010 at 5:57 pm
-LeftBehindBroken- GOLD, Providence, South Carolina
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love this poem it is very descriptive :)
haventy0uheard PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 24 2010 at 9:16 am
haventy0uheard PLATINUM, Kings Park, New York
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I LOVE THIS. So beautiful and creative! Check out my work if you want I love feedback!
IgniteTheAirwaves PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 25 2009 at 6:33 pm
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I really, really liked this.
ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 21 2009 at 10:49 am
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
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Beautiful!
KellyR GOLD said...
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I really liked it, it painted such an image in my head.
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 20 2009 at 2:00 pm
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You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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Wow great poem
Hallow SILVER said...
on Nov. 20 2009 at 10:49 am
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I love the personification. Wonderful.
calephchad BRONZE said...
on Nov. 19 2009 at 6:51 pm
calephchad BRONZE, Guin, Alabama
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Wow. This poem is amazing! 5 out of 5 totally! I love poetry about nature. You're use of words is beyond amazing. If you would like, come check out some of mine. I think you'll really enjoy them. Thanks!
Veritytrue SILVER said...
on Nov. 19 2009 at 6:18 pm
Veritytrue SILVER, LaVista, Nebraska
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Very nice! It's simple, but very well written. Good imagery and word choice. Keep up the good work!