Sympathy For An Autumn Leaf

I watched you from my window Clinging on for dear life, Trembling on that thin branch, Howling winds cut like a knife. Your life was draining away, Veins became raw and bare, Inevitably you had to fall, I watched you lay right there Where my dirty brown boots Crushed your brothers and sisters, Crinkled scarlet and gold leaves Piled up, covered with blisters. There, resting at my feet Like a fallen, scarlet star Your pitiful life reminded me Of how fragile we truly are.