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The Last Leaf

Oh, the sorrows of Fall days The scantily undressed trees The skinny twigs all around Little life is life all the same Reminds us of O.Henry’s The Last leaf, a masterpiece. The painter, an unsuccessful one Gives his life to save a young life Life that clings on a ray of hope Painting a lifeless leaf thro’ the night The painted soulless leaf Giving life to lonesome soul. Ready to make its final journey Thus, becoming a masterpiece of Of an unsuccessful painter Success begets many godfathers But failure remains an orphan.

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/6/2010 7:53:00 PM

oh Wow--this is really beautiful Dr. Ram! I enjoyed this all throughout and it sure gives me a perspective into this artist's masterpiece...nikko :)

Rauwolfia Ra

Date: 5/26/2010 9:29:00 PM

Beautiful, ''Success begets many godfathers But failure remains an orphan.'' very well said. P.S. Thank you for your comments on some of my poems.

Chuck Keys

Date: 5/16/2010 3:34:00 PM

so delicately stated, thought provoking and earnest feelings; intense. thank you, chuck

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/15/2010 7:00:00 AM

Brilliant writing, Dr. Ram. Those last two lines could be a proverb! Pursuing our art does seem to give us life. O'Henry is one of my favorite writers and The Last Leaf one of his best works. Extraordinarily insightful poem! Love, carolyn

Daver Austin

Date: 5/15/2010 6:23:00 AM

Here is food for thought. Isn't it ironic though that so many great works become famous after their creator's death, and strangers to the creator reap the monetary rewards - the godfathers you speak of. Great write, Doctor. Love, daver

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/14/2010 6:04:00 PM

Enjoyed this one...Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara

Daniel Cwiak

Date: 5/14/2010 10:24:00 AM

Well written images that gave me a lot of thought as I read the words. Nicely done. Thanks for your comments on my work. Look forward to more of them. Dan C

Elijah Prophet

Date: 5/14/2010 7:00:00 AM

The Last Leaf i founded to be rich. "But failure remains an orphan". Thankl you for your comment on my piece. God Bless You and your belove family, as your enemies will always be at peace with you.

Timothy Brumley

Date: 5/14/2010 3:15:00 AM

Ah, a fellow philosopher! I always have believed that a true poet is an enlightened philosopher who has fallen in love with some particular truth. And while the average philosopher constantly grapples with the truth trying to understand it, the poet embraces it for what it is.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/13/2010 6:27:00 PM

O Henry's stories hold moral lessons and your poem does the same. I llike it. Thanks for your comments. You are always sokind. Love, Joyce

Audrey Haick

Date: 5/13/2010 2:18:00 PM

A poignant, thought-provoking poem, Dr. Ram....Enjoyed today and goes to my favs. list...Peace, Audrey

Heidie Buys

Date: 5/13/2010 11:41:00 AM

A beautifully written poem, great atmosphere and awesome ending, A pleasure to read. Well done. Regards Heidie

Gert W. Knop

Date: 5/13/2010 9:21:00 AM

Great piece of poetry, Dr. Ram! Isnt' it a pity that most of the artists will never know of their success? Isn't it sick that van Gogh had to starve and toay his work goes for millions? Enjoyed reading your poem today and thank you for your kind comment...Gert

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/13/2010 8:45:00 AM

A lovely piece of poetry today Dr. Ram ..so very touching and poignant words speak volumes to the theme... your intro is fabulous... luv.. from the "Sweetheart"

Seema Ali

Date: 5/13/2010 4:05:00 AM

Nice poem!Thank you for your kind words on my poems!