The wind is boasting.
I try to turn a deaf ear
but it whispers louder,
forcing me to hear
about the havoc it wreaked
in the topmost branches
of the beech trees,
and the leaves it has nicked
and blown from there
to here.
Kim M. Russell, 9th September 2019
My response to dVerse Poets Pub Quadrille: Quick! Nick us a poem!
De is our host this Monday and she asks us to write a poem with exactly 44 words incorporating the word ‘nick’ in any of its meanings and forms.
writing in north norfolk 
Oooooo! That title and your first line are FANTASTIC! Such a great piece, Kim. I wish it was more “fall” here. We are juuuuuust starting to dip under 100 degrees.
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Thank you, De! We have a chill in the air over here, which means I can unpack my autumn woollies, including tights and gloves!
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I love the scenery of those leave-thieves… after all it’s time for that.
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🙂
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It’s nice to see that image – I love Klimt’s woodlands, much prefer them to his figures. I like the poem very much, as well, the personification of the wind, and the start of autumn. There’s a breezy postivity to this that I like a lot.
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Thank you so much, Sarah. I’m a big fan of Klimt’s work – his landscapes are sublime. And how can one not be positive about autumn’s blustery winds, the prospect of kicking leaves, the wonderful colours… I could spout on and on!
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I love your words Kim, and a brilliant title!
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Thank you, Linda!
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Nice poem! I love the title. We are finally dipping below 80 degrees here. Fall is one the way!
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Brilliant! 🙂 Love it.
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😉
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Great first line, Kim and wonderful accompanying photo.
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Thank you, Jade.
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You’re welcome, Kim.
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Darn it! That thieving wind! No shame.
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🙂
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Yep, it’s nicking the leaves here too. Autumn is upon us! Nicely done, Kim …. as always.
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Thank you, Bev! I’m enjoying watching our little cat, Mojo, playing with leaves that have already fallen. It’ll blow her mind when it really gets going!
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Love this! Fall is here 🙂
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It certainly is! Thank you! 🙂
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Autumn is legion, and each member has a different pace and agenda. Still Indian Summer here, though we had a huge thunder storm a few nights ago that knocked our power out.
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The one time I visited America we stayed in New York during September. The leaves in Central Park were so impressive, such wonderful colours. It’s getting like that here. We’ve recently had some windy days, although this morning is quite still.
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Oh,yes. Fall is sneaking up on us
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It is very chilly this morning and the leaves on the trees in our garden have already started to turn colour and fall.
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A song of fall, for sure.
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🙂
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I love the concept of the wind as a “leaf thief”!
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Thank you, Xan!
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Oh, the boasting wind! It is indeed difficult to ignore. I love your personification of the gusty fellow!
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Oh the boasting wind! It is difficult to ignore. I like your personification of the gusty fellow.
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Thank you!
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Lovely–leaves nicked!
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Thank you, Sascha!
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Hi Kim. Wonderful use of the word nick in your piece.
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Thank you, Rob.
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kaykuala
Leaves add to the grace and mysteries of floating downwards, vividly captured here, Kim!
Hank
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Thanks Hank!
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They do whisper loudly, those leaves. (K)
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This morning it is completely still!
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Have always loved beech trees. When we were dating — 50+ years ago — George was out on a field trip and actually sent me a post card, through the mail, written on beech bark! 🙂 I’ve always had a soft spot for that type of tree ever since! 🙂
Do love the autumn season and oh yes….that wind can nick the leaves for sure!
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😊
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This is so creative! 🙂
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Thankyou, Crystal! :0
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