Ode On a Leaf

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“Autumn leaves don’t fall; they fly. They take their time and wander on this, their only chance to soar.” Owens, Delia. Where the Crawdads Sing, Chapter 17: “Crossing the Threshold” (p. 124)

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I do not want to simply fall - to limply slip down from a tree. I need a purpose to live for. No Humpty Dumpty on a wall that splatters down to earth for ME. Oh, life, there still must be some more! Some more to do – yes, do it all! And in the doing – feeling free. Death, wait a while. I first must soar! Jan. 2, 2023 (a verse of rhyme scheme with stanzas of abc/abc/abc)

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/7/2023 7:54:00 PM

Such a strong metaphor - from leaves, to life, a fall or to soar. Indeed, let death warm its feet while we do a jig or two. Congratulations! Brian

Eve Roper

Date: 1/7/2023 3:30:00 PM

Andrea, well done. Congratulations on your win in Sara Kendrick contest. Blessings my friend

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/7/2023 7:31:00 AM

Congratulation on your win. A lovely write. Have a blessed day/weekend.................

Len Gasun

Date: 1/7/2023 12:43:00 AM

Wonderful poem about the leaf my dear friend Andrea. Congratulations on your win and this awesome write. i love and enjoyed. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless! Hugs.