The Last Leaf
“Staring down, staring down
Nothing comes to mind” - from "Wither" in Dream Theater
The Last Leaf
He is fall’s last leaf
withering helplessly whilst
staring at the ground.
He shudders as a chill wind
comes murmuring. . . just let go
As the wind whispers,
midday light clears a slate sky.
With a final sigh,
autumn’s last leaf just lets go
and f a l l s i n t o
n
o
t h
i n g
n e s s
April 7, 2017
How the song of Rob Carmack's Lyrics III - Dream Theater - Poetry Contest made me feel.
Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2017
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