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Saffron Surrender
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Photography of Raymond Gehman

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn."
John Muir
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Poem Artwork

SAFFRON SURRENDER

 

Her

imagination

kindles

in the fragility

of a single

clinging

leaf

 

Summer’s gift

the cool

of dappled shade

now dangles

 

precarious captive

of her

creator

bound or resisting

Nature’s flight

on slight

September breeze

 

succumbs

in spiral pirouette

to saffron surrender

a falling fantasy

to roots bound


 

exposed

she yields

the warmth of

comforting ember as

Earth welcomes

her halcyon reward.

 

Taylor Ryan

September 2006

 

 

© 2006 Taylor Ryan (All rights reserved)

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 


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 Reviews of "Saffron Surrender"
Reviewed by Silent Dream
Reviewed on September 9, 2007
What a lovely compliment to the photograph. Breathtaking poetry! Bookmarking this page ;)

((Hugs and LOve)) ~SilentDream

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
My poet friend; you really captivated me with these verses of yours. Thank you for sharing this gift, Taylor. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on November 5, 2006
The very form of this poem seems to reflect the fragility of a fall leaf clinging to its branch. As you know, I love poems which reflect the inner workings of nature. You have done a splendid job of writing here Taylor! ~Butch

Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on October 19, 2006
Exceptional poetry. You've captured so perfectly the essence of the single leaf, as in the beautiful photograph.
Again, exceptional work.
My warmest regards,
CJ

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on September 28, 2006
An outstanding write Taylor
I too love nature writes
I am due for an autumn write soon
have to thing of the Catskills and grandchildren

Love & Peace
William

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on September 28, 2006
Masterfully written, one simply focus' on the leaf and its life anew on the earth...

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on September 28, 2006
oh my...this is really good. Beautiful composition, beautiful language tied to a beautiful picture. Very well done, Taylor.

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on September 27, 2006
My what an exquisite write Taylor, very unique.
TY for this gem
Love Ch'erie

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on September 26, 2006
Taylor

I concur with the consensus of opinion of your adoring entourage below..

Both the poem and Muir quote add dynamism and effect to what must rank as one of your greatest ever poems..

Love and Light

Peter

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on September 26, 2006
Dear Taylor ...

I have been enamored of John Muir for many years. I have several of his books. His calling was one of great importance, and fortitude. He was a power pioneer undaunted in his calling to seek out America.

You have done his legacy credit with this superb word painting. I commend you.

Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 26, 2006
Be3autiful offering Taylor!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2006
Your talent shines, as ever. Love Panda :)

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 26, 2006
A beautiful poem, and I've always liked that Muir quote.

Reviewed on September 26, 2006

Beauty, art and wonders abound in "Saffron Surrender".

In admiration,


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on September 25, 2006
You paint nature's artwork so beautifully, Taylor. Simply a joy to read and savor...

hugs, Myrna

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 25, 2006
This is exquisite! I love the simplicity with which you capture majestic mountains, the leaf, and the beauty of nature. All with such eloquent words and superb style! Kudo's Taylor! Good to see you posting;-)...ET

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on September 25, 2006
Taylor, my friend, This is Autumn and with your pen are thoughts of Mother Nature and her look at the art she creates for all. You respect her...she respects you and from this merger comes twice the beauty. You two are master of creation.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed on September 25, 2006
Peace lovely and beautiful.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on September 25, 2006
Beautiful...

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on September 25, 2006
gorgeous, Taylor, absolutely gorgeous! I'm keeping this one...I will enjoy it for many years to come...

Susan

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on September 25, 2006
This has a peace and beauty within your verses.


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