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Life and Death

A leaf, floating downwards, comes to rest upon grass. Escapee cutting off the bonds, unaware of its impending demise; the umbilical cord severed, now page-pressed memory; dried skin cracking, A leaf.

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/26/2019 3:38:00 PM

Yes, the vibrant colors of fall fool me, I forget the leaves soon wither-

M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/6/2019 1:31:00 PM

Thanks so much.

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/20/2019 2:07:00 PM

i think the death of beauty is the reason i hate fall... this is nicely penned M.L. :) hugs

M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/21/2019 8:21:00 PM

Could be so, it does get awfully grey. Thanks Sandra.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/20/2019 12:50:00 PM

Sad that something living becomes so dried up and dead - wonderful comparison of Life and death! Much like a human. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/20/2019 1:00:00 PM

Ah yes, but it feeds the ground and nourishes next Spring's births. Thanks.