Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Existence is a Frail Leaf

     Existence is a frail leaf
        battered by the storm
     Tossed about by winds’ desires
        vibrance turned forlorn

     Why cling we so to what we know
        returns to ash and dust
     To make our mark, to light a spark
        a candle midst the dark

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sara Etgen-Baker September 17, 2026 at 5:13 PM I agree with the metaphor in your first two lines...found it meaningful so am faving this poem.

Heidi Sands September 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM Both the candle and leaf fade in time. Beautiful poem :)

Joseph P. DiMino September 17, 2026 at 3:27 AM "To make our mark, to light a spark a candle midst the dark" -- if each of us produces one that positively lingers, sparks a few others...perhaps we have done a well share of light? Brilliant poetry my friend.

David Crandall September 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM nicely poetic and thought provoking, I see a candle very vulnerable to the wind, just like the leaf.