Leafs of Life

Leafs of life falling
so rapidly each day,
as leafs begin to fall
ages are behind you,
time has left you standing
so still and quite.

As leafs begin to fall
each Autumn, like summer
you wonder, where has time
vanished to.

While the leafs slowly
descend to the cold
hard ground you know
your days are short.

Everyone wants to leave
this world on a happy note,
so as the last leaf begins
to fall,

ask your self, what can
I do?

Search out some poor
soul and help them
make their life worth living.

wrote 10-1-08

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 10/7/2008 10:37:00 AM
Dear james: This is very inspiring. Fall is my favorite time of year. Thanks for reading my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Much Love, Janice Herzog xoxo
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Date: 10/4/2008 5:31:00 AM
James It reminds me when I saw a homeless man with a sign that said will work for food. I had just order a large Italian sub with the works and hot peppers. I wasnt thinking and I handed him the sub to feed him and as I drove away I thought about the hot peppers. I hope he had a taste for hot foods. Now when Im in the area I ask for sweet peppers and buy an extra bottle of water. Great poem God bless you for your kindness. Michael
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Date: 10/3/2008 9:27:00 AM
Helping others is a great way to stay young. Vince
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Date: 10/2/2008 11:52:00 PM
Fine sentiments James.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.
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Date: 10/2/2008 2:52:00 PM
this is full of hope and beautiful messages great write take care D-nyce
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Date: 10/2/2008 10:38:00 AM
I like the comparative analysis of the leave to life. The extended metaphor certainly paints a picture of life slowly going away each day. Hopefully, it's being enjoyed just as the leaves enjoy themselves in the summer months and as they show their beautiful colors in fall before returning to the ecosystem for a different phase. Great job! ~Joseph
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Date: 10/2/2008 5:02:00 AM
Not just important message! A wonderful message! So full of humanity! James, I wish you the best of days in whatever stages of life you are going thru and know that life has been a little better for others because of you! You'll ride to the sunset proudly because of that! Brgds. George
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Date: 10/1/2008 2:50:00 PM
This is one beautiful and important message. Helping someone else makes your own life worth living. Well done. Love, Shar
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Date: 10/1/2008 2:16:00 PM
Your poem is what life should be about, helping others. Love your work, Always, Christy
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Date: 10/1/2008 1:05:00 PM
What a beautiful way to end this poem, James. Yes...life is fleeting,... going way too fast, but helping others along the way gives it meaning and fulfillment. ~ Carrie
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