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Kassi Wilson's avatar

Love your work, for some reason your poetry style reminds me of Rainer Maria Rilke.

Brian Funke's avatar

Just curious, do you have some Rilke favorites. I bought a collection last month, after memorizing “already the ripening barberries are red”…

That’s probably why this poem had that flavor.

Kassi Wilson's avatar

His book, Love Poems to God. Is what I’m most familiar with.

Brian Funke's avatar

That’s some high praise. Thanks! 🙂

Cynthia's avatar

Ohh so very lovely Brian. The end was a surprise and so beautiful! 😍❤️

Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Cynthia. A good turn in a poem is key, I’m glad it worked for you!

Troy Putney's avatar

This is such a beautiful poem, with each colorful stage bringing us closer to who we always were.

Brian Funke's avatar

The intended interpretation 🧡

Nathan Slake's avatar

Simply gorgeous, Brian. Perfect!

Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Nathan! I should write a spring themed one for you down in the south!

LeeAnn Pickrell's avatar

I love the movement of this poem

Prairie's Poetry's avatar

Evocative! My imagination took flight. Thank you!

Neil Barker's avatar

I like how you start each part of the poem with Autumn, Yellow, Orange, and then Red. Very nice imagery and context, Brian.

Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Neil, I appreciate you reading!

Neil Barker's avatar

You're welcome, Brian - really enjoyed this poem.

The Sea in Me's avatar

Love this Brian. I was there, turning with them. ⚡

Brian Funke's avatar

Excellent! Thanks for checking it out!

Jason McBride's avatar

Every line here feels perfect. Pierces the heart. Thank you for sharing this beauty today, Brian!

Brian Funke's avatar

I’m glad I did, thanks Jason!

Weston Parker's avatar

Nothing like a good job of chronicling the inevitable, thanks.

Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Weston! I always appreciate you reading.

David Donoghue's avatar

Really interesting form and structure. Delightful writing as always.