A Single Leaf

A single leaf lay on the ground 
And as it fell made not a sound 
A simple thing, so quiet it lay 
Leaving behind its greener day 
And one would think its job were done 
As it rested gently under the sun 
Yet as it hugged the chilly ground 
Greater things were abound 
For with its death the circle renews 
A parting gift the Earth will use 
And in giving itself to the ground of its birth 
A single leaf proves its worth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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