The leaf

I saw a leaf today in the up-draft -- one last dance and lift before the Fall Finale; crisping and fading, flaking...but only an illusion of death, for we know the chemistry, and the majesty of seasons -- thinking of our shared love, the years of affection ever greater...would be an unforgivable pity if heaven were the only contrary….

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/10/2023 6:23:00 PM

she a lovely personified leaf, you sure know how to draw us into your magical realm,

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/11/2023 5:44:00 AM

A lovely leaf indeed -- so wonderfully magically transcending! Thank you, Vie. Have a beautiful weekend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/10/2023 2:52:00 PM

You so beautifully captured the flow of the seasons as well as the Leaf's Fall Finale. That was perfect. I appreciate the intertwining of the of the seasons with shared love and the absence of a beloved now gone, like the leaves. I'm sincerely impressed. Have a blessed evening, Joe, hugs, Sara

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/10/2023 3:24:00 PM

Hi Sara; so pleased this poem was heart felt. Thank you, my friend. Have a great day!

Eve Roper

Date: 11/10/2023 1:17:00 PM

Enjoyed every word, Joe. The changing seasons, have made the leaves fall, But anxious for the new season. Blessings, Friend.

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/10/2023 3:26:00 PM

I definitely feel that us and the seasons are spiritually entwined. Blessings my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/10/2023 11:34:00 AM

- You're right about that... - The last part of autumn sings of death and decay... a sad season ... great written, Joe - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/10/2023 12:18:00 PM

Thank you, Anne; and we feel our seasons, wear them like a second skin. Blessings my friend.