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A Leaf Falls

by Michael J Falotico

                                               leaf sprouts on the tree
                                              baby in the carriage sees
                                                 full bloom in summer.

                                              young man sits on bench
                                           colors change as time passes
                                                 old man holds a leaf


written for the "When" contest

Copyright © Michael J. Falotico | Year Posted 2011

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Debbie Guzzi Date: 6/12/2011 1:26:00 PM interesting perspective! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Login to Reply

Bonchance Longfall Date: 5/13/2011 6:47:00 AM Very well done! A very rewarding read for me. Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/7/2011 1:23:00 PM well Michael,, it was great to see your comment while i was thinking of you...lol... the truth is how could i not think of you... Every poem except 2 are poems for your contest... wonderful entries by the way.. I really do hope you and Rosann have a wonderful MOTHERS DAY tomorrow... celebrate with smiles ... take care..P.D. Login to Reply

Gautami Phookan Date: 5/5/2011 6:51:00 AM This is mind blowing. I love Haikus esp when they are this good.Congrats Michael on your win in this contest with this beautiful entry...gautami.This goes to my favs. Login to Reply

Emma Buckeridge Date: 5/3/2011 12:30:00 PM Short and oh so sweet, nice work :o) Login to Reply

Ralph Taylor Date: 5/3/2011 8:36:00 AM Congrats on your HM, Mike. Nice going. Ralph Login to Reply

Judy Konos Date: 5/3/2011 7:34:00 AM Congratulations....very nice Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 5/3/2011 4:35:00 AM Congrats Michael on your HM in Paula's contest with this fantastic write ..knew it first time read it was definitely a winner luv.. let us enjoy our HM's together ..the W.K. and J.G. in packing mode..oh.. Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 5/3/2011 3:57:00 AM Congratulations on your wonderful win Michael in Paula's "When" contest. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 5/2/2011 11:15:00 PM I really liked this one and really happy to see this in the winners' list :) Way to go, Michael :D Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/2/2011 9:45:00 PM Nicely done, and nicely won, Michael. Congratulations. Login to Reply

Tahera Mannan Date: 5/2/2011 8:23:00 PM Many warm congrats for this win Michael. Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 5/2/2011 2:53:00 PM What a nice approach and perspective you have penned for "When", Michael Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 5/2/2011 8:29:00 AM I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Michael. I see the weekend was good to you and helped you find the inspiration to write and share your poetry with us. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 5/2/2011 7:58:00 AM How utterly brilliant to create this for the "When" contest Michael... the deep meaning in both sets of Haiku is totally invigorating to thought process luv.. imagination personified ..good luck my W.K. as your Jersey Girl is in thoughtful mode this week.. Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 5/2/2011 1:14:00 AM I actually have a poem somewhere that starts with "a leaf falls"-- I never got around to finishing it, maybe me seeing your poem is a sign? But I love your take on it-- it is deep and I really like how you contrast the sprouting of that leaf to life, and of falling leaves with aging-- very thought provoking! and haha now you know, it's not only me who is crazy here?? lol, burgers & a massage, who'd have thunk right? hugs :) Login to Reply

Anna Ruiz Date: 5/1/2011 2:34:00 PM love this double haiku, a vignette of * time passing*. niiiice! Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 5/1/2011 2:16:00 PM Quite a beauty you have here Michael, once again a thought provoking one.. Guess what? Silly me accidently deleted my *hug* poem ;( should I post it again? Lol love Wilma Login to Reply

Sarah Hales Date: 5/1/2011 2:06:00 PM Love your perfect write my dear poet friend x sarah x Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/1/2011 1:30:00 PM Beautiful, Michael. The colors change during the seasons of our lives. Whether for a contest or not, this great poem stands on its own! Best wishes and love, Carolyn PS - I've been quite sick so I haven't been online much. Login to Reply