Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

A Leaf

Meditating on the season, I
took notice of a leaf's dramatic
fall -- a fascinating journey: a
quarter past first marvelous budding~
soon unfolding into towering
presence...now~ dynamic
parting: flamboyant waving,
a curtsy and leap,
a spin with colorful grin,
supported by daffy current -- 
playful rocking, showy gliding -
faking downing, direct sliding
then again rising, as a royal nose -- 
at last arriving at inevitable rest

back when the spring commeth 
             re-leaf….

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Deb M August 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM Great imagery and flow of the leafs descent Joe! Congrats on POTD my friend….Debx Joseph P. DiMino August 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM Hi Deb; thank you so much. Have a great Day!

Gershon Wolf August 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM Congrats, Joe, on this POTD. ~ Gershon Joseph P. DiMino August 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM Thank you, Gershon; have a wonderful day my friend!

Brandy Nicole August 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM The journey of the leaf is fascinating, indeed. I like this thought, ' a spin with colorful grin ' with ' playful rocking. ' Always being a show off, in such a clever and creative way. :) The beauty is breathtaking. Congratulations Joe, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Joseph P. DiMino August 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM Hi Brandy; so pleased you enjoyed this dizzy, playful write -- what the heck! Thank you for reading and taking precious time for comment. Blessings.

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM I enjoyed witnessing the leaf's arresting descent, Joe! Congratulations on POTD, and this beauty of a poem! :) Joseph P. DiMino August 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM Hi Evelyn; thank you. Have a wonderful writing weekend!

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM Congratulations on your POTD honour, Dear Joe. It is a stunning description of a leaf's journey from rocking, gliding, to inevitable rest ! Great work! Joseph P. DiMino August 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM Thank you, Malabika; ourselves like all nature, best to let loose performing our best way. Have a wonderful weekend!

Hilda Greenhough August 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM Rhythmic and captivating, your poem is breathtaking as it descends its journey to a reemerging conclusion. Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM Hi Hilda; thank you my friend. Have wonderful weekend!

Valsa George August 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM Joe, you have beautifully summed up the downward journey of a leaf once it is let out from the hold of its mother tree. The movement is slow and not in a linear way, but in playful gliding, direct sliding, then again rising before its final landing for rest. Great description. Congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your honor. Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM Hi Valsa; thank you so much. Have a great writing weekend.

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM Hello Joe, a POTD marvel. I felt like I was watching the leaf perform a solo ballet where each line a movement, each metaphor a gesture of grace and surrender. I think you’ve captured the whole arc of being in a single fall. - Blessings, Joe, Daniel Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM Thank you, Daniel; have a wonderful writing day!

Paula Goldsmith August 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. Great to see you here. I enjoyed reading your lovely "A Leaf" write again. Have a blessed day/weekend with your wonderful win............. Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM Thank you, Paula; blessings my friend!

Bill Baker August 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM Back to congratulate you on your POTD, my friend. Have a great day! Bill Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM Thank you, Bill; blessings my friend!

Daisy Meadows August 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM Beautifully written!! Congratulations on your POTD! Well done. Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM Thank you, Daisy; have a great writing weekend!

Tania Kitchin August 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM Joe, a delightful poem. Congratulations on POTD. Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM Hi Tania; thank you. Have a wonderful writing weekend!

sara Etgen-Baker August 16, 2025 at 3:17 AM returning to congratulate you on your POTD designation. Applause! Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM Thank you, Sara; such a nice surprise. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM - A beautiful poem, Joe :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM Hi Anne; thank you. Have a wonderful writing weekend!

Bill Baker August 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM Nice flow to your "Leaf" poem, Joe. I like the dynamic of the words as the leaf floated to the ground. Bill Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM Thank you, Bill: what the heck, if you got to go, and one is still able, why not make a showy spectacle?

sara Etgen-Baker August 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM beautiful imagery, Joe! Ah, the dance that is fall...looking forward to it and then the 'releafing' in spring (that's the best!) Nicely done, faving, Sara Joseph P. DiMino August 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM Thank you, Sara; have a wonderful evening!

Kim Rodrigues August 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM Releafing :) Joseph P. DiMino August 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM Yes, not a standard English word -- Oh us poets! Thank you, Kim; pleased you enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful writing day!

Paula Goldsmith August 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM I enjoyed reading your lovely "A Leaf" write. Fun Ending... "Good Luck" if for a contest. I cannot wait for fall and cooler weather. Have a wonderful day/weekend writing away...........