This is a poem I write a few years ago for a writing competition. I didn’t place, but it was a fun exercise. When I was in high school, I wrote a lot of poetry, mostly for my wife. Let me know what you think:

I’m always amazed at this time of year
Nature, slowing down, sleeping
Color dictates the mood, then falls to the wayside
In an ever eternal cycle
Breath seems to take form and float away
The flowers are gone and the leaves fallen
The birds are on a southern path
It’s only a short time, a pause if you will
Before a soft winter coat slowly falls and covers the ground

I know there are many different types of poetry. I’ve been working on a series of poems based on the music of Metallica. I know, it should be interesting. While I don’t consider myself a poet, writing poetry gives me an emotional outlet. I really like that.

Do you write poetry? If so, give us a link to your work. Thanks.

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