Notes About The Poem

Poem written 1st of October for This Week's Poetry Art Challenge

Gum leaf falls

A gum leaf lets go—

            not falling,
                      exactly,

       but trying each wind
               for its name,

                    turning
          green-side,
                         grey-side,

               turning—

                         turning—

                   until the earth
                          lifts
                            to meet it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodgers Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Dear Alison, I enjoyed that in just forty-three words, spatially scattered like a drifting leaf across the page, you transform a simple, ubiquitous moment in nature into a deeply moving meditation on agency, transition, and relational gravity. Deeply consoling, understated work, Alison. Blessings, Daniel
Smith  Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Thank you Daniel for your kind words.🌹
Goldsmith Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 7:17 AM
What a fun write/picture. A new month. Hooray!!!! Have a great/fun day writing away............
Smith  Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Thank you Paula❤️
Andresen Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 1:35 AM
- The earth welcomes the leaves with "open arms" - great description that is easy to imagine, Alison :) - hugs
Smith  Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Thank you...❤️
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