Flight Of A Leaf

I really don't know what to say about this one, it's not my usual style and I have no idea where it came from, but it's a poem.

Atop the meadow's tree of grandest oak
is the leaf of which my heart hath spoke
that alters its face in seasons lost to past
before times sheathed blade wields at the branch
to free that which beauty could not hold
nor the storms of Heaven's tide may fold
weathered such is this fair leaf, so brave
to keep its shape and never lose its shade
a shade that reflects from flight to Earth
mere flight that carries from days birth
to end upon the shadow of a crescent moon
and rest in slumber of midnight's gentle tune
this simple yet perfect truth at last is clear
for this leaf is not a leaf, but you, my dear.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

This is beautiful .. traditional in form and phrase, a tribute to your love .. meter so good and a sigh of an ending.

I particularly like the lines ' .. before times sheathed blade wields at the branch to free that which beauty could not hold .. '

There's something special here - timelessness perhaps. Great post, thank you for sharing.

[An owl on the moon]

This is stunning in its timelessness... Words that reflect the beauty and depth of love. What a wondrous piece to share!

[Alicante lullaby]

it was classic,,,showing your ability as a tremendous poet,,,rhyme and rhythm or was it a lake flowing,,,in my language''KOMAL and SUNDAR'',,,''delicate and beautiful,,,rosy,,,strangely,reminding me of Daphne,,,,godess who turned to tree,,,perhaps,,,the leaf is her tear,,,,and you beautifully inscribe your love for your fair lady,,,,,,

[Shutterbug]

I really like this. It is very beautiful.

[Jenny Nelson]

Interesting analogy. Very descriptive and so "poetically" put. A very beautiful piece. It's written in such a way that it's pleasant to picture and to read... flows quite well. Very nice!

[cest la vie]

The imagery you invoke in this piece is simply beautiful. To compare a leaf to a lovely lady is most fitting.. Soft, fragile, weightless.. I am much impressed with this piece.. much impressed:-)