The Last Leaf

All through that long September
as seasons were arranged, 
I marveled at the wonder 
of how her colors changed.

It was about the time when 
most other leaves would fall, 
she stood up through the rain storm, 
ignoring harsh winds' call. 

She trembled through October, 
but still would not let go. 
I wondered why she lingered 
through crisp November's snow. 
 
It wasn't 'til December, 
one frosty cold weekday, 
she'd had enough of winter, 
shook loose then flew away!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Kurth Avatar
August 2, 2009 at 7:42 AM
I too really like this featured poem. With fall only a month away, I can see the changing colors in my minds eye as I read your poem. Great job. Krista
Tugaff Avatar
August 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Vividly portrayed. Congratulations and God bless. Ernilando
Kendrick Avatar
July 28, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Love this featured poem. I could draw several meanings from this one. Keep writing. Sara
K. Avatar
July 28, 2009 at 2:56 AM
This is just so beautifully written--wistful yet very graceful--congrats on getting your poem featured :) I loved how you wrote this poem on behalf of that last leaf ;)
Fraser Avatar
July 28, 2009 at 2:55 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured>>James
Brown Avatar
July 27, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Celeste. Love, Carol
Christian Avatar
July 27, 2009 at 1:28 AM
congratulations on your featured poem, God bless you from diane
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
December 4, 2008 at 6:37 PM
There's always one that hangs in there and helps shorten the wait for spring. Vince
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2008 at 4:44 PM
this is a beautiful poem with superb imagery. great picture painted. love your style love and peace James
Joe Avatar
December 4, 2008 at 3:24 AM
A great use of metaphor in this. the rhyme adds to the pathos of the narration and creates a lovely sound world. the flow of the poem is great and nothing comes over as being forced. like the theme, the narrative has a nature of its own.
Rhinem Avatar
December 3, 2008 at 11:40 PM
What a lovely reflective write for thought dear~"Hello Celeste, it is good to make your acquanaince dear!~I wonder why she held on so long? And where was she going when she finally flew away? Its amazing, words can possibly project, within anothers eyes!? But only your eyes, hold the true story? And, there is 'always' a story!~"God Bless You & All You Love, Always, John!:)
George   Avatar
December 3, 2008 at 12:03 AM
You have painted such a vivid picture in a perfect couplet. thank you for sharing, Celeste. lainie
Lakhera Avatar
December 2, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Wow..this is superb. Nicely personified. A beautiful poem reflecting the change of seasons and the tree as aware and ready to fight. Loved it!! This made me remember a tree we had in the front yard of our house. It would certainly stand still till December. Love, Chitra
Gorelick Avatar
December 2, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Hi Celeste..this paints a beautiful picture..Nice write.. I can see that leaf all alone and then giving up. The fall colors are beautiful here..unfortunately most of them are on the grownd now..BGA
Mason Avatar
December 2, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Painted a very vivid picture here, Celeste! I look forward to reading more of your writing and welcome to PoetrySoup!!
Swanson Avatar
December 2, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Excellent writing, I love the bravado of this lone leaf, refusing to give in until the last! Wonderful poetry. :) God bless, Amy
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