Leaves of Trees

O dried up leaf lying there on the ground Fallen from the top of a sturdy tree Where you viewed everything that was around While you bathed in the sunshine's glory You manufactured food from the sunlight And together with the help of the roots Faithfully nourished your parent just right Creating a sturdy tree bearing fruits In spring and summer you wore brilliant green And supplied shade to others from the sun In autumn you became more colourful and before winter dropped off one by one Even now as you lay there on the dirt Nature must move on in its cyclic line You shall soon become a part of the earth And become food for others of your kind
iambic pentameter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Petersen Potter Avatar
October 10, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Excellent verses! Enjoyed it. Cheers! Love peace and light! xxxx D.
Beharry Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 11:41 AM
Thank you, Dorian. Greetings to You! Glad you enjoyed the piece!
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