The Leaf

A fallen leaf upon the ground , Discarded by its mother. No longer having any use , Pushed aside for another . A simple life as it was , Spawned in early spring . Bursting forth in happiness Shading birds as they sing . From cool nights and mornings , To scorching hot summer days . It spent its life on a limb , Pleasing to a passing gaze . Yet its time was quite short , Dispatched by a winter breeze . It joined its siblings in the air , Scattered amongst the trees . Though left to pass all alone , Its existence fading quickly . It spent its life as a leaf , To be enjoyed by you and me ..