Things Change

By cre

things change
time grows long like the wind
on an autumn afternoon
spring's green leaves
fall like ashes from the trees
the brightness of the sun
pales
and bleeds into the sky
just another way of saying
summer's passed us by
lazy mornings
give way to the call of dawn
people pour down the sidewalk
hurry, move faster, move on
schedules return
and lives lie penciled in
we promise we'll have coffee
sometime, again
But I'm watching you walk away
and all I can think
is how I always end up wishing
things would never
change.

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Published on Wednesday, August 20, 2003. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "Things Change"

On Saturday, July 23, 2011, Evil Ash (53) wrote:

just beautiful :)
On Friday, December 28, 2007, italianbella (183) wrote:

youre words flow perfectly and brillantly togather beautiful
On Saturday, September 20, 2003, Blinded_Tiger (518) wrote:

In time stalking memories, And sense will make little, Of beauty you ask, Also of the lost, See time shall not forget, And this wish you have, Still true, The longest of paths you behold. Tiger
On Sunday, August 24, 2003, Midnight Phoenix (240) wrote:

You spilled that thought onto the table capturing us all. If only we could hold on to those things we love forever.
On Thursday, August 21, 2003, KittyStryker (710) wrote:

this is really a beautiful work... change flows like the breezes that go from soft spring to welcome cool summer.... then into crisp autumn and icy winter... lovely.
On Thursday, August 21, 2003, CharlottesWeb (509) wrote:

I read once, twice and every time find different pictures....but all the same in function. Changing in time we'll never be ourselves again...and we can only chronicle(sp?) the moment in a line of poetry. You've given me this thought for now...quiet, peace
On Thursday, August 21, 2003, CharlottesWeb (509) wrote:

peaceful...and a bit morning...all I feel as I read. ~JM~
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, Jonas (715) wrote:

this is gorgeous! breeze of realism we dance in it skirts and hair flowing some kind of small infinity before the spin of the earth has its way and we walk sadly and slowly away away away...
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, Loneal (86) wrote:

... I'll be honest ... I never heard of you before the whole incident with DarkAyla happened ... truth be told, I like this one better ... ~L
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, Loneal (86) wrote:

... you use your words fluidly, painting a picture of emotions ... the glimmer of hope against change. I reallly like your style ... ~L
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, _Andrew_ (245) wrote:

beautiful write... especially the ending touched me and sealed this up nicely, wonderful *~*aNDReW*~*
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, Six-Out (1423) wrote:

::sigh:: The mood I'm in, this just brought tears to my eyes...wonderful write as usual Jane. Just wonderful.
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, angelunderneath (60) wrote:

I know what you mean...I hate change!!!! Though I know if nothing ever changed I would get really bored. Wonderful write. "Springs green leaves fall like ashes from the trees" gave me shivers!
A former member wrote: I really like this and can relate to it. I don't get to see my friends and family that often since I travel so much and when I do we make so many plans that we know we'll never go through.
A former member wrote: Even knowing, we still smile and enjoy the thought as if that were enough. Great write. ~Urban Shipwreck~
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, DoctorAsh (371) wrote:

A sigh and a smile .. Her teeth showed through her frozen lipstick, but just for a second, before she realized how powerful a memory can be , esspecia[y when she has run completely dry of them. Desperately Reliving them [D&A] wonderful piece
A former member wrote: That's beautifully written. I had something else to say on this piece but it kinda slipped away. Showing the change from summer to fall...damnit...maybe I'll get it back in a minute. Anyway, good write.
A former member wrote: springs green leaves falling like ashes is beautiful. i held my breath all the way through. my lazy summer just ended two days ago, and it hurts.