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The Last Leaf

THE LAST LEAF!

I'm the last leaf
I've held on so long
The wind whispers out 
The death song, Taps

I've watched my fellow leaves
burst forth with awesome colors
showing their moods
they wave and swing as they cling
as long as they dare!

My tree's done well this year
making oxygen, giving shade,
giving berth in it's branches,
 flowers for bees,
food for birds, insects and humans!

All the while, standing fast, 
they tie the earth and sky. 
When you lay down beneath,
Giving a special treat for the eye! 

I am the Last Leaf on this tree
I've hung on till the job was done!
The Song is Sung and now at last 
I am free!

I just let go, I've made friends
with the wind and trusting the ride
I'll be back in the Spring! 

Meanwhile I've new perspectives from
different spaces as I flow to be part
of Mother earth. 

Soon I'll be feeding the Tree I am part of.
I'll reach out and clasp the roots and let her feed.
Full circle for me as I rest in winter only to
Pop up next Spring! <3

Copyright © Lydia Brescia | Year Posted 2019

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Vaughn Jennings Date: 11/3/2019 9:22:00 PM I love this poem. I just became a member due to this poem. I am in my mid 70s and this poem speaks to me. I truly am this leaf. I love it. I would love to read more of your poetry. Login to Reply Lydia Brescia Date: 11/4/2019 9:45:00 AM Hi Vaughn! I love trees and spent my early years in them and swinging from grapevines! This poem was a pleasure to write....and your comment was such a pleasure to read! I'm happy you joined too! May I suggest a poem you might love that I wrote (since you want to read more) its called the Emerald Doorway...I hope you love that too! <3 It's not hard to navigate to my poems or anyone elses. This is such a fun site! :)