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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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Date: 8/16/2025 4:37:00 AM
Joe, a delightful poem. Congratulations on POTD.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 8/16/2025 4:43:00 AM
Hi Tania; thank you. Have a wonderful writing weekend!
Date: 8/16/2025 3:17:00 AM
returning to congratulate you on your POTD designation. Applause!
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Joe Dimino
Date: 8/16/2025 3:24:00 AM
Thank you, Sara; such a nice surprise. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings.
Date: 8/16/2025 1:36:00 AM
- A beautiful poem, Joe :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
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Joe Dimino
Date: 8/16/2025 3:25:00 AM
Hi Anne; thank you. Have a wonderful writing weekend!
Date: 8/15/2025 10:33:00 PM
Nice flow to your "Leaf" poem, Joe. I like the dynamic of the words as the leaf floated to the ground. Bill
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Joe Dimino
Date: 8/16/2025 3:29:00 AM
Thank you, Bill: what the heck, if you got to go, and one is still able, why not make a showy spectacle?
Date: 8/15/2025 5:19:00 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
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Joe Dimino
Date: 8/15/2025 5:31:00 PM
Thank you, Sara; have a wonderful evening!
Date: 8/15/2025 12:37:00 PM
Releafing :)
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Joe Dimino
Date: 8/15/2025 1:19:00 PM
Yes, not a standard English word -- Oh us poets! Thank you, Kim; pleased you enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful writing day!
Date: 8/15/2025 11:06:00 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...........
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