Elaine George Poet Ode

The Maple Leaf

I see you there in forest deep
When the world is still asleep
You ...the defiant one
With your hardened backside 
Turned to me

And I ... hearing through frozen ears
The cracking whispers that you speak
Before you fall in utter silence
The last leaf of autumn
At my feet

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Frances Schiavina November 7, 2023 at 10:17 AM unforgettable is your poetry Elaine.

Susan Ashley April 3, 2018 at 7:41 PM Ohh simply stunning Elaine. Your 'defiant' maple leaf was a study in staying power. I truly enjoyed the beauty if your poetic lines. Warmest wishes. ~Susan Elaine George April 13, 2018 at 1:11 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Susan...much appreciated. Elaine

James Inman November 17, 2017 at 7:46 PM Great write Elaine, filled with imagery. Elaine George April 13, 2018 at 1:09 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, James...much appreciated. Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong March 15, 2017 at 6:42 PM Where are you my friend? I am missing your wonderful poetry! ; ) Elaine George April 13, 2018 at 1:06 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Connie...much appreciated. Elaine

Matthew Anish January 29, 2017 at 4:45 PM Excellent portrait of nature in this work! Keep it up! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Elaine George February 2, 2017 at 9:00 PM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Matthew. Much appreciated! Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong January 20, 2017 at 6:45 AM I find the older I get the more nature comes alive and speaks to me Elaine. This is lovely! 7 ; ) Elaine George January 26, 2017 at 4:37 PM Thank you for stopping by, Connie...and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine

Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2016 at 8:20 AM This is great! This is how I will hold on when I am old old old and grey. Elaine George December 9, 2016 at 5:26 PM Thank you for stopping by, Richard...and for your much appreciated comments. Elaine

Janet Grace November 28, 2016 at 9:50 AM Nature nut here who enjoys the changing seasons and walks in the woods. Very enjoyable read for a person like me.

Francis J Grasso November 13, 2016 at 12:40 PM Lovely, Lainey! Like an errant lover's last goodbye. ...Fran Elaine George November 15, 2016 at 5:32 AM Thank you for stopping by, Fran and for your much appreciated comments. Lainey

Joanna Daniel November 11, 2016 at 12:31 AM An absolutely lovely ode to the maple leaf:) the second stanza touched me:) I can recall "the last leaf" story:) a fave and a 7:) Elaine George November 15, 2016 at 5:32 AM Thank you for stopping by,Jo, and for your much appreciated comments and for adding this poem to your fave list...That means so much to me. Lainey

CayCay Godwin November 10, 2016 at 8:03 PM Your poem is simply beautiful, I love it ... CayCay p.s. I should add this: WOW Elaine George November 15, 2016 at 5:31 AM Thank you for stopping by, CayCay, and for your much appreciated comments. Lainey

Nette Onclaud November 7, 2016 at 11:57 AM how defining in its descriptive tone, elaine... wow!..huggs Elaine George November 10, 2016 at 8:19 AM Thank you for stopping by, Nette, and for your kind comments.

Joseph May November 7, 2016 at 3:32 AM Beautifully penned Elaine...enjoyed Elaine George November 10, 2016 at 8:16 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Joseph.

Sandra Haight November 6, 2016 at 7:02 PM Such beautiful yet sad imagery you present of the lovely yet fragile Maple leaf, Lainey. Love your poem! Hugs, Sandra Elaine George November 10, 2016 at 8:12 AM Thank you for your very much appreciated comments, Sandra.

Richard Lamoureux November 6, 2016 at 1:13 AM Being Canadian I can't help but like this ode to the maple leaf. Elaine George November 6, 2016 at 3:17 PM Thank you for dropping by Richard. I am currently in North Carolina and leaves are just beginning to change here. Lainey

Afolabi Muideen November 4, 2016 at 12:26 PM Wow! Beautiful poem, it reads like lyric. I love to read nature poem...........A.M. Elaine George November 5, 2016 at 8:58 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Afolabi. Lainey.

Connie Marcum Wong November 4, 2016 at 1:31 AM This poem is so lovely Elaine. You were able to capture that sadness of the ending of autumn and it's last colorful leaf. Beautiful just beautiful, 7 ; ) Elaine George November 4, 2016 at 9:52 AM Thank you for stopping by, Connie...and for your kind comments. Lainey

Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2016 at 8:44 PM Wow, this is AMAZING. one of your best, Elaine, so short and it says so much. I love it. SEVEN and a fave Elaine George November 4, 2016 at 9:45 AM Thank you, Andrea. That means a lot to me. Lainey

Chris Green November 3, 2016 at 9:38 AM I felt as if I were standing there with you as I read this beautiful autumn offering today Lainey. I actually felt a part of this scene. Wonderfully don. Elaine George November 3, 2016 at 7:08 PM Thank you for stopping by, Chris. Your comments are most appreciated. Lainey

Daniel Turner November 3, 2016 at 8:44 AM They are still hanging around here, Mrs Elaine. Beautiful poem, so peaceful:) Elaine George November 3, 2016 at 7:09 PM Thank you for stopping by, Daniel, and for your kind comments. Lainey