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Gum leaf falls

A gum leaf lets go—

            not falling,
                      exactly,

       but trying each wind
               for its name,

                    turning
          green-side,
                         grey-side,

               turning—

                         turning—

                   until the earth
                          lifts
                            to meet it.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 10/1/2026 9:23:00 AM Dear Alison, I enjoyed that in just forty-three words, spatially scattered like a drifting leaf across the page, you transform a simple, ubiquitous moment in nature into a deeply moving meditation on agency, transition, and relational gravity. Deeply consoling, understated work, Alison. Blessings, Daniel
Paula Goldsmith Date: 10/1/2026 7:17:00 AM What a fun write/picture. A new month. Hooray!!!! Have a great/fun day writing away............
Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/1/2026 1:35:00 AM - The earth welcomes the leaves with "open arms" - great description that is easy to imagine, Alison :) - hugs

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