The Leaf

The leaf has fallen from everything it has known

The wind of despair drags the leaf aimlessly

The leaf can not find refuge from its tormentor

The Leaf begs for mercy

Withered and dry, as others float aimlessly by

Wishing for their company, wanting a friend

But, only receiving an evanescent try

Oh, how fate does not bend

Envy the evergreen

They dance with the wind of melancholy

Never falling from grace, never losing to nature's game

Why are they immortal when the rest wonder the earth alone until death

Crumbling, the wind does not stop, nor does it care too

Falling apart, the earth's soil reclaiming me

Fading away, is this peace, or is this just death

I am lonely, afraid

Reviews

[MsJewel]

Love the use of metaphor in this well written piece. There is so much sadness in this emotional write, I could feel the pain in your words.

Envy the evergreen
they dance with the wind of melancholy - such gorgeous imagery

The last line sums it all up and truly touched my heart.
:) Julie

[Trevor Barnett]

I'm glad you liked it! Your poem "Tis the Season" reminds me of the emotion that's going on here.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Your usage of personification...
goes about the lines of this verse...
the leaf goes through the transition...
but does not give in without a fight...
with what is going on around...
as the ill fate reaches...
and finds its resting place...

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank very much for the awesome review on the first poem I ever wrote! I look forward to reading your work Glen!

[Glen Yumang Manese]

You're welcome...I have a similar write about leaves...but I have to go back in the archives...a while ago...

[Trevor Barnett]

Ok, just send it on to me!

[Sami Khalil]

A very nice pic too to fit the subject...Bravo...................

[Rose Diamond]

You are an artist who has painted a masterpiece. I love the voice, the image, how real the emotions in the poem feel! It was very beautiful and smooth, good job!

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you so much Rosie!!! I'm glad you liked it, and; I look forward to reading your poetry.

[Winter Renee Vineyard]

Shows true emotion! Beautiful.....and complex but simple at the same time!

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you! I actually plan on writing an optimistic version of this poem.

[Winter Renee Vineyard]

Would love to read it!

[Sami Khalil]

Envy the evergreen

They dance with the wind of melancholy

Never falling from grace, never losing to nature's game

Why are they immortal when the rest wonder the earth alone until death

[Trevor Barnett]

So, I assume this is your favorite Stanza? Its my favorite too.

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)........................

[Sami Khalil]

This was a ghood write...Thank you for penning...:).................

[5924]

this brings a lot of emotion and i like it :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

Trevor,that was fantastic.I'll look at leaves with a tear in my eye now!

[Trevor Barnett]

Thanks you guys! I'm glad you enjoyed it.