October 29, 2011 by bardessdmdenton

Nature Insight: Fruit-fall-ness

When the leaves turn colors the wind turns cold and brings them down. But I’ve already raked that over, finding fruit among what’s fallen.

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20 thoughts on “Nature Insight: Fruit-fall-ness”

The Background Story | November 14, 2011 at 7:03 am

I like the optimism in this, considering how autumn often paints a picture of loneliness and loss. But I think autumn is beautiful, and your poem shows that you find beauty in it, too.

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- bardessdmdenton | November 14, 2011 at 12:18 pm
  
  I am glad you found optimism in my post…I always try to offer something positive, even in the face of what might seem otherwise. I agree that autumn is beautiful, a winding down, a pulling in that winter will purify and inspire.
  
  Thanks so much for your visit and comment, and for directing me to your blog where I have already found some treasures.
  
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Laurel's Reflections | November 6, 2011 at 12:35 pm

Simply delightful!

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- bardessdmdenton | November 6, 2011 at 3:04 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Laurel! Glad you enjoyed it.
  
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journeyintopoetry | November 1, 2011 at 12:01 pm

Such a very beautiful poem and illustration!

The squirrel looks quite proud, at the same time very content.

And I particularly like the really clever title!

Christine

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- bardessdmdenton | November 1, 2011 at 1:38 pm
  
  Thanks, Christine! I am glad you enjoyed it. Squirrels seem to be very self-satisfying creatures!
  
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MaryEllen Carlo | November 1, 2011 at 9:36 am

Your writing is simply beautiful – it just flows and flows and I visualize everything as I’m reading. Keep up the great work!

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- bardessdmdenton | November 1, 2011 at 1:35 pm
  
  Thanks so much, MaryEllen. I so appreciate your visit and kind comment!
  
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Val | October 30, 2011 at 9:20 pm

Lovely. Two seasons all in one.

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- bardessdmdenton | October 31, 2011 at 6:39 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Val! Glad you are back!
  
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planaquarium | October 30, 2011 at 7:24 pm

Darling – especially the cunning title!

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- bardessdmdenton | October 31, 2011 at 6:38 pm
  
  Thank you! (Yes, the title is a little manipulative…I originally had ‘Fruitfulness’ but it ‘begged me to play with it more…)
  
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Savira | October 30, 2011 at 9:49 am

Made me smile.. I love looking at squirrels

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- bardessdmdenton | October 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm
  
  Thanks! Yes, squirrels–those mischievous clownish creatures…maddening and yet so entertaining…
  
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Becoming herself | October 30, 2011 at 4:23 am

Wonderful! It always seems a minor miracle to me that so much can be said in so few words. (Of course, I love the picture too.) This is, in itself, a found treasure, much like the hidden fruit. I tweeted it.

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- bardessdmdenton | October 30, 2011 at 4:10 pm
  
  Thank you! That’s the secret of a writer’s art, I think, a few words being enough even as they make many. Thanks for tweeting! Enjoy the hidden fruit of your day!
  
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Cynthia Pugliese | October 29, 2011 at 11:21 pm

I would love to just get past the first layer of leaves! Enjoyed your poem, and for me it means that I will get to the end of it, and then I can settle in for a long winter’s nap. Have a good one!
Cindi

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- bardessdmdenton | October 30, 2011 at 4:07 pm
  
  Thanks, Cindy! Glad you enjoyed it. I too am looking forward to my winter’s hibernation…which means more time for writing and napping! Enjoy the day!
  
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Fergiemoto | October 29, 2011 at 9:52 pm

Ohhhh…that’s so cute!

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- bardessdmdenton | October 30, 2011 at 4:04 pm
  
  Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.
  
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