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Waves of grace, winds of Naam (Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai)

Waves of grace, winds of Naam (Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai) On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab, this poem emerges as a ...

Friday, October 5, 2012

The Autumn


The then blossoming buds and lush greens,
Now the falling leaves of autumn.
The blooming clusters now withered and wasted.
Twilight, again!
The spring is dawn,
Only to those who brave the fall.



29 comments:

  1. NIce Ruby. Three different interpretations so far. Yours is nice and light.

    Side note: Fall is the only season I don't have to brave - it's my favorite.

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    1. Thank you Kenya. I am yet to read the other entries but I am sure yours would be far better than this.
      Fall and winters together are my favorites.

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  2. Great shot of the tree's winding trunk and I like the words too.

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  3. Oh I like the play on words and the transistion of seasons ^__^

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    1. Thank you, Draug. I had wanted to share this theme for some time.

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  4. Oh, beautifully said. Loved this.

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    1. Thank you, Kelly. It feels so good to hear such encouraging words.

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  5. Interesting and thought provoking. Nice job.

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  6. This is beautiful. I love how you contrast the two seasons.

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  7. This was beautifully written. I love how you draw a contrast between the two seasons.

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    1. Thank you Lumdog. I really appreciate your support.

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    2. Sorry, I don't usually repeat myself :( I thught the first comment didn't go through.

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    3. The comment moderation makes many think of it this way. But all the same, I am glad to hear from you.

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  8. I like how you thought of this as a new beginning of sorts. So true too and very nicely written. :D

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    1. Thank you Linda. Every end is a new beginning in itself.

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  9. "Only to those who brave the fall." So profound! I liked the rhythm of this very much.

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    1. Thank you, Hickman. I am glad the rhythm goes down well with you.

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  10. there isn't a lovelier way to describe the changing of the seasons, especially for a tree who braves the harsh fall and winter

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    1. I cannot thank you enough for such encouraging words.

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  11. Beautiful words to voice the changing of the seasons. I love the play on words - who brave the fall. Nice work.

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    1. Thank you so much Stephanie. I really appreciate your stopping by and reading and encouraging me.

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  12. Hello !!!
    So beautifully written.
    I'm happy when I read such a lovely post.
    Have a nice day.
    Lucia.

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    1. Thank you Kclapesh. The picture is courtesy Trifecta. Merry Christmas to you too.

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