Fall Leaves Float

By Darrin Kramer

A reflective collection of poetry, Fall Leaves Float opens the door to life and invites us into the experiential journey. From the musty feel of an old library brought to life in Brittle Pages to the poignant wistfulness of A Fathers Wish, poet Darrin Kramer has a unique command of the human condition. He pleads with us to ponder the real meaning and significance of our very existence. We are reminded to appreciate the life we have been given and encouraged to never give up in the face of obstacles.

Through his poetic imagery, we are taken on a celestial journey through magnificent visual picture dreams. Fall Leaves Float enables us to visualize what listening to silence really means, and we are shown the depth and complexity of love. By filling empty space with thought, light, word, and meaning, Kramer allows us to pause and reflect upon our lives.

Darrin Kramers poetry frequently guides you on an unanticipated end point. A persons facial reflection or twinkling eyes, a kiss, snow in winter or the path of a floating leaf. These are some of the visual images his prose conjures up. His writing style is free, loose, upbuilding and sure to prompt you to continue reading to completion as I did.
Frankie Gilliam Harrison, physical therapist

Your work conveys lovely thoughts and is very mood-invoking.
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• Language: English
• Publisher: Abbott Press
• Release date: Nov 27, 2012
• ISBN: 9781458206534

Darrin Kramer

Darrin Kramer was raised in Nevada, Missouri, a small rural town. He was the 2013 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist for Fall Leaves Float. At age fifteen, he began writing poetry. He served as a poetry judge for the Arizona-New Mexico Poetry Awards. He resides in Phoenix, AZ.

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Copyright © 2012 Darrin Kramer

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ISBN: 978-1-4582-0655-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4582-0654-1 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4582-0653-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012920479

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Abbott Press rev. date: 11/21/2012

Contents

Author Introduction

Acknowledgments

Brittle Pages

Secrets Of This Life

A Fathers Wish

Shallow Fields

Quiet Voices

Candlelight Dinner

A Burning Match

Cry Of The People

Shadow Of Goodbye

Ivory Towers

Broken Hearts

Fall Leaves Float

Broken Cities

Under Your Umbrella

Crevices Of Light

Nazreen

Will One Sing For Me?

Young And Weary

My Butterfly People

Leaves Of My Life

Listening To Silence

Winding Roads

Oxen Carry Heavy Loads

Thunder In The Corridor

Caressing Tears

Imprints On People

Waiting At The Crossroads

A Moment Of Silence

Guide Us Away

The Setting Sun

Watched Time

Cry Of The Wind

Time Passage

Cascading Waterfalls

Eternal Shores

The Last Palisades

Smiles For Tomorrow

Happy Again

I Walked Between The Wall

My Journey Home

Waiting Candles

Behind Dark Veils

A Bright Light

Worn Ribbons

Trust

The Storm

Picture Albums

Ambiance

The Music Plays

The Dawning

Another Memory

Behind Stone Walls

Between Fallen Trees

Walk In The Rain

To Harness Dreams

Carousel Of Life

Enemies At The Gate

Gazing Through A Window

A Lost Reward

Freedom’s Gate

Two Paths Taken

Facing Reality

Images

Only One Lover

No Regrets

A Special Moment