Family Tree

The last maple leaf
Fell from the maple tree,
It didn't want to leave it's home
But it had no choice you see.

It was almost Winter
In this little town,
This little leaf had to go
No more to be around.

It fell upon the snow so soft
Which glistened in the sun,
Mother nature told this leaf
You will have a new day in the sun.

The crumpled little maple leaf
Wondered how this could be,
I produced a crimson glow
When September came on me.

How can I be a pretty green
When spring arrives again,
Nature smiled upon the leaf
For you it's not the end.

You left behind upon the tree
Such tiny little buds,
Life for you is not over,
Your family tree has just begun.

Lynn Barany
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Jackson Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 1:20 AM
That was lovely lynn, I especially love the topic of nature! Once again you knock one outa the park!!! Brilliantly written and I agree with other soup members I loved your flow too! Congrats xoxoxoxo
Andresen Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM
A lovely poem, very well written Lynn. Have a nice afternoon. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Hanna Barany Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Thanks so much, I sure like feedback, and it's nice of you to take the time. I certainly appreciate it. Lynn Barany
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 9:38 AM
loved the flow, loved the poem, loved the topic. Good piece. Well done.
Hanna Barany Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Hi Jon, thanks so much, very kind of you. Feedback gives me inspiration, as you know poets are a little insecure at times, at least I am. I'm on Twitter @Lynn Barany
Palmer Avatar
September 29, 2012 at 10:20 PM
enjoyed the flow,wonderfully written Lynn
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