The Gift of Leaves

He gathers them all in his arms then drops them to the ground,  
the air is fresh, the autumn breeze is like a gentle kiss upon our cheeks. 
To my heart he sends his voice booming with fall messages. 
Little gifties from heaven I called them as they swiveled down my feet. 
Precious crisp leaves each one with a personality and color of its own. 
He flies up then lands on a pile of leaflets, a peel of laughter escapes.   
He's my sibling, my bro, my partner in crime, my confident one . 
Together we dream as one beneath a lapis blue sky, tinged as deep   
as  his superman suit.  Oh how I remember my youth, and my hero ! 
                                                        ****
Align your rulers adjust your lenses step into the future with me.  
Today even the touch of one leaf or the scent of one Autumn day, 
can bring me back to those golden years when we were young, carefree.
Gifties from heaven that they were and he, a segment of my soul. 
Together we dreamed beneath a Lapis blue sky until our childhood
ended, and then Superman had to fly home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hind Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 9:56 AM
I really enjoyed reading this poem. Thanks for sharing your childhood experience!
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Your welcome dear Paige
Ball Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 3:15 PM
This is beautiful Vie. Such lovely memories of your childhood with a much loved brother. Loved this bittersweet memory you shared with us. God Bless, JB
Rose  Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 3:24 PM
Thankyou Judy glad you enjoyed it
Poet Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 4:05 PM
Vienna, your poem is skillfully crafted, showcasing a remarkable use of vivid imagery. Your writing has undergone significant improvement, elevating it to a highly commendable level. Your ability to captivate readers with engaging narratives is truly admirable.
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 7:59 AM
thankyou for stopping by and reading dear Sotto much appreciated
Andresen Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 8:02 AM
- The scent of Autumn ... with golden memories is lovely, Vie Rose :) - hugs
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Thanks for reading and stopping by dear friend
DiMino Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 7:34 AM
It sounds like you had a lovely childhood, and a terrific relationship with your young brother. Such memories are treasures, as you say. They are the leaves of autumn, colors of a the rainbow, greatness of the sea -- we take them into winter and beyond, somewhere a new spring awaiting, nurtured by fond blossoms of the past. Lovely writing. "Gifties from heaven that they were and he, a segment of my soul." Superb!
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Deep are the memories of siblings Joe, thank you for sharing your time and comment with me
One Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 1:54 AM
You really have developed into a fine write, you were great before, but even better now.. love your storytelling
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 8:01 AM
I always rejoice when I hear from you Silent One,
Bowring Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 11:06 PM
Such a wonderful nostalgic story that brought back my own memories. So lovingly described and atmospheric. I really enjoyed reading this recollection of past, golden days Thank you for sharing.
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 8:01 AM
thank you for your kind visit on my page Christian B,
Theraven Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 3:48 PM
Mystic Rose Rose, Wonderful sibling story with the scent of Autumn and a hero. "Gifties from heaven // until our childhood ended, and then Superman had to fly home." Fresh images of bygone days painted nice as any Norman Rockwell. -Richard
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Thank you dear Quoth for commenting, be well
Faulkner Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 3:43 PM
Very spiritual and a touch of sad nostalgia in this, I do think autumn leaves are indeed a gift, glad you have happy memories of your childhood with your brother~
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 7:58 AM
Thank you Michelle God bless you with healing grace
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