Gloriously green in spring and summer, these leaves
turned to bright shades of flame, lit up the fall,
and autumn's winds tumbled them to earth.
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Paul, the wheel of life turns as you embellish it with spectral color, winds of change, decay of death and rebirth. Your meaningful three words have created a tritina and they accompany the title with a true poetical pen of accomplishment and, I am sure, pride so very well deserved.........Karin Anderson
The form of the tritina suits 'Life Cycle' perfectly. I like the shift in the meaning of 'leaves' in the third stanza. Nature and spirituality is conveyed beautifully, enhanced by the three aptly chosen words. S :)
How strange that Paul should submit this poem today - the day I sent in my 'Harvest of Learning', which has the same message - the cyclical nature of life. I enjoyed your poem very much, and really appreciate the pictures it paints of the changing stages of life. I haven't heard of a 'tritina' before, but I like the pattern - it is very complete. Thank you for your poem.
A lovely Tritina Paul, has to be a 10, regards Tom