Albert Ahearn Poet Sonnet

Maple Leaf

I watched a maple leaf’s descent to ground.
It’s downward swaying motion, every now
And then a pirouette without a sound
until it came to rest so gently down.
I asked myself: A life so brief and yet
So beautiful, is life to be defined
By lasting time and taken for granted? 
To go around in circles disinclined
To find profundity-Sad existence!
Ah! But the leaf, its purpose foreordained: 
To live a measured life, a subsistence 
Profound in many ways and unrestrained.
To waste a lengthy life, so incomplete 
I’d sooner live my life a maple leaf.

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Adeleke Adeite January 8, 2010 at 9:19 AM Congrats on your wonderful poem making it through the first round, keep your powerful pen writing… excellent you! Your friend in poetry Adeleke

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 1, 2010 at 3:57 AM Congratulations Albert Ahearn, You have made it through the first round of judging for Poetrysoup October 13, 2009 poetry contest with your poem, "Maple Leaf". Wow! It is a profound sonnet. Excellent. 2009 was a successful year of poetry for you. I come, now, wishing you continued success in your writing endeavors throughout 2010 and for many years to come. God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Caryl Muzzey December 27, 2009 at 8:13 AM Congratulations on your first round. A very nice write. Good luck on the next round. Caryl

John Freeman December 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM Congratulations on your first round win Albert. And good luck on the next round. Sincerely, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown December 22, 2009 at 9:00 AM Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Albert. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol

Elaine George December 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM Beautiful sonnet with a very profound message. Best wishes, dear Albert on this going through to the final round. Lainie

P Sheart December 20, 2009 at 4:26 PM Albert congrats on winning first round of ps contest!! Love Light Patty

Carolyn Devonshire December 20, 2009 at 2:31 PM Congratulations on moving to the next round with this great poem, Albert! Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year, love, Carolyn

James Fraser December 20, 2009 at 9:19 AM Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James

Jim Wilson May 29, 2009 at 7:33 AM I enjoyed your sonnet; very elegant and thoughtful. Thanks.