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Dear Autumn

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Dear Autumn,
It's nice to have you here again
The coldness of your breath
The brightness of your falling leaves
So magical in their death

Dear Autumn,
You weep your tears so publicly
For all of us to feel
Although we frown at naked trees  
We wish for you to heal

Dear Autumn,
The pink skies that you wake us with
May be a shepherds warning
I ask you with hasted breath 
Please keep them to bring the dawn in

Dear Autumn,
As we say goodbye to your sister summer
With rain and clouds and sometimes thunder 
We welcome you with warmth and laughter 
With the blankets to fill our families under

Dear Autumn,
You bring us closer to the end of the year 
Our days past with love and fear
As we reflect to see how far we've come
I'll enjoy you Autumn, you're my favourite one 




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  1. wag16 October, 2015 20:25

    Dear Beth.
    We have exchanged some conversation before. I just want to say "What a lovely young woman you are".
    You and your family have suffered at the expense of your Dads disease, MND is a terrible disease for any one to have to suffer. I think that through your 'Utube video, and your sweet poems you have coped very well. Your video and your poetry will help others to cope as well, of that I am sure.
    I'm sure others will join my sentiments when I say "Thank you Beth you're a star xx

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    1. This is me16 October, 2015 22:30

      Hi, thank you for your kind words, I wish I knew who you were so I could message you or something.
      My main aim in life is to help others with whatever I can. Xx

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