Written for Esther’s Writing Prompts #86
incorporating the word “shade”.
Here’s where the prompt led me.
Autumn’s falling leaves
Seeking shelter in the shade
Nature’s silent change
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This is “Autumn Leaves” by Eric Clapton
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Would you tell my leaves to get off the rest of the lawn, then? To go hide in the shade? 😉
This is lovely!! As is the Clapton version of this classic.
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Ha! Our leaves haven’t even begun to drop!
Thanks, cara. He’s so dreamy on that song.
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Wow. Marc was telling me the colours are meh this year, too.
He really is!
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It must have something to do with the crazy warm temps in Sept.
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Possibly. I know lots of areas had less red because of lack of rain. That doesn’t help.
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Wonderful poem and wow, what a song!! This is the best version of that beautiful song I have ever heard. Thank you so much for sharing!
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Thank you, Lisa. Isn’t Eric just fabulous on that song? I love it to. My pleasure.
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Good choice of music Nancy. This suits his voice.
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Yes, I thought so too, Di. Thanks.
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I think Clapton’s voice is improving with age.
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I love the way he sounds in this song.
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Simply perfect!
I’d not heard that version of Autumn Leaves before – it’s now on my playlist
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Thank you, dear Keith. I agree, it’s just lovely.
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Lovely, and I like the photo too!
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Thanks, D. That image was a lucky find.
Or were you referring to the photo of Clapton? 😄
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That’s so beautiful, Nancy.
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Oh, thanks so much, Esther. I really appreciate it.
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Love the image and the poem
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Thanks very much, cara Sadje.
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You’re welcome
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And with the Autumn leaves, comes the Autumn rain …
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Oh, I love this song too, dear Ivor! Another one for my playlist! 🥰🎶
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Ah, “Lake of Tears” I’ve lots more my friend 🎶🎶
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That is so lovely Nancy and It was great to listen to Eric this morning 💕
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Thanks so much, Ange! I love Eric’s voice on this version.
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