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Falling for the Question

Daniel Henry Rodgers

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Falling for the Question

I a m a s y c a m o r e l e a f f a l l i n g , j o y f u l l l y t w i r l i n g , f l o a t i n g . . . s w i r l i n g . s l o w l y d e s c e n d i n g . l a n d i n g . now what? =========== Falling for the Question I am a sycamore leaf falling, joyfully twirling, floating… swirling, slowly descending, landing. now what?
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Gauthier Avatar
October 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Wow ~ fun graphic, well done
Wolf Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Ha, ha. Got me to read it with great interest, if not much dexterity. ~ The Eyes Don't Have It
Romios Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Hey Daniel, Clever and thought provoking. Pangie
Godwin Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I am now a head that is spinning from discerning KIDDING. This is creativity peaking but hopefully never falling. I LOVE the last line, so clever. I bet this was fun putting together, it was fun to read. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Rodgers Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Dear CayCay, It was a lot of fun putting together and you know me I have to have a message come out of it all. Thank You! Autumn Blessings, CayCay, Daniel
George Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Indeed a visual delight! It was such fun tracking the slow descend of the autumn leaf. Dear Daniel, you are a true artist.
Rodgers Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Dear Valsa, It was easy to create the words but more challenging to place the words. Autumn Blessings, Dear Valsa, Daniel
Beaufort Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Daniel, this is a wonderful foil for the poem that follows. This one focuses on the funny feelings of being let loose. The next one is much more reflective. All good!! Smiles!!
Rodgers Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Hello Duke, Autumn has always been my favorite season and it is joyful to write about in many different ways. Thank you! Blessings, Duke, Daniel
Derden Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Your poem is visually stunning and emotionally resonant. The cascading form mirrors the leaf’s descent, drawing the reader into its gentle fall. The final question lingers with quiet depth—existential, tender, and beautifully unresolved. A poetic moment suspended in time.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Hello Danny, thank you so much! I love that you enjoyed the visual flow. I’m glad the ending resonated, too; that lingering question was exactly what I was hoping for. Appreciate your thoughtful words, my friend! Blessings, Danny, Daniel
Greenhough Avatar
September 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Interesting. Maybe "Crunch" comes to mind. There is just a faint sadness in the loss of leaves.
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Dear Hilda, I smiled at your word Crunch! Yes, Autumn does have a faint sense of sadness and yet I get great joy from this season. Blessings, Dear Hilda, Daniel
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
a delightful concrete poem, Daniel. Your creativity and poetic voice are outstanding. Job well done, sir!
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Dear Sara, This was a lot of fun and creative just allowing this poem to perculate in my brain. Thank You! Blessings, Dear, Sara, Daniel
Onclaud Avatar
September 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
visually arresting as it is poetically enticing, daniel...you are tops!
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Dear Nette, a person is rich when they have friends like you and I am very thankful. Blessings, Nette, Daniel
La France Avatar
September 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Daniel, I love your concrete poem and how you presented it, so creative and artistic, a fav, blessings
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Dear Constance, I don't write many concrete poems but when I do I love being creative. Thank you, my dear friend. Blessings, Dear Constance, Daniel
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September 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Keep twirling and swiveling and falling, while I catch your beautiful colors, oh leaf ! Love this
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Dear Rose, It was a lot of fun letting this one roll around in my head before putting it down on paper. Blessings, Dear Rose, Daniel
Hind Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Very different- I like your getting to the point :)
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Dear Paige, and I loved your note. Blessings, Dear Paige, Daniel
Grubb Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Mr. Daniel, you are one creative genius. So unique and challenging to read. Regarding the leaf, and for your imaginative style, I would think the leaf becomes a Paul Revere like figure, and goes off swirling in the wind to signal the arrival of fall and the coming of winter to all who poetically notice. However, reality says it will likely end up in a garbage bag or mulched. Thank you for this crafted piece, my dear friend.
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Hello Mickey, you always make me laugh and think at the same time! I love your Paul Revere take on the leaf, it’s perfect. And yes, reality might be less heroic, but your imagination gives it life. Thanks so much for reading and for your thoughtful, fun note, my friend! Blessings, Mickey, Daniel
Dietrich Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
oh this was cool to read downward . So creative. Love it.
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Dear Andrea, The words swirled in my head when I was driving and could not wait to get home to write them down and create this leaf fall. Thanks for your beautiful comment. Blessings, Dear Andrea, Daniel
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September 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Mulch or fertilizer for the tree for next year if not removed. I enjoyed reading this one today. Glad you wrote the poem in regular style at the end. I had a hard time figuring out the first few words. LOL..Sara K
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Dear Sara, thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it, even if the beginning was a little tricky, LOL. I appreciate your patience and your thoughtful note about the tree, that’s a great way to look at it. Always love hearing your take! Blessings, Dear Sara, Daniel
Winter Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Dearest Daniel, this is a very creative write. I love autumn and I love this poem! Wishing you my very best! With love and respect always, Anne
Rodgers Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Dearest Anne, Autumn has always been a favorite season by far, and it brings me such great joy. I loved writing this particular poem because of the design. I have been releasing Autumn poems in prep for the season. Thank you for your friendship and wonderful notes. Blessings, Dear Anne, Daniel
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September 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
delicious and creative, my pleasure of the day
Rodgers Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Hello Yann, thank you for your note, and I very much appreciate it. Blessings, Yann, Daniel
Goldsmith Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
What a creative/fun/shape write and colorful picture you have here. Love It... "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a fun day writing away.........
Rodgers Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Dear Paula, it was a lot of fun creating this. I had the words in my head, but it took a while to come up with the layout of the falling leaf. Blessings, Paula, Daniel
Rodrigues Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Love this! Some formations just fall into the poet’s hand. Made me smile…big!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I be-leave you! Some formations seem forced. Yours is fun!
Rodgers Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Dear Kim, I spent a lot of time putting this together, trying to get the leaf drop perfect. The words came quickly the design, not so much. LOL! Blessings, Dear Kim, Daniel
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