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Shedding

A stem Losing its grip Barely holding to the bark on the branch Weakend slowly From the weight of the leaf Too heavy to face the wind Drooping down Falling now The natural cycle Of letting go With each season Regrowth

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Date: 1/8/2018 1:16:00 PM
Ultimately the wind will win the tug of war.
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I.Spit.Ink Saruhrosen
Date: 4/6/2018 7:55:00 AM
Indeed it will! THanks so much for reading and commenting :D
Date: 12/29/2017 5:35:00 AM
Very good observation... the same in every life...nicely written...All the best Sarah
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Date: 12/29/2017 10:07:00 AM
Thanks! I appreciate your comments :D

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