Stop and chat for a while

~

 

I once met a leaf of a brilliant green

waving at me as I walked to the gate

I wanted to stop and chat for a while

but didn’t have time, it was getting late

 

Springtime had passed, summer was blazing

there was that leaf looking wilted and tired

I wanted to stop and chat for a while

heading to work, didn’t want to get fired

 

Autumn had come, the weather much cooler

that little green leaf was beginning to change

I wanted to stop and chat for a while

but a meeting was coming I had to arrange

 

Winter was here with a blustery welcome

I noticed the leaf on the ground in a pile

I said, “Sorry, but it was so nice to meet you”

maybe next spring we can chat for a while

 

~

Author's Note

Life moves too fast...

Reviews

[Gee]

Life, as you rightly say, moves way to fast. I remember being a boy with an arse the size of a shirt button as if it was yesterday yet my 61st birthday looms large.
Another wonderfully written rhyming piece of poetry.

[willweb]

I think we are riding in the same boat. Though not sure about the button size (funny, button has the word butt in it) But things have certainly started to sag in my mirror. : ) Thanks again my friend.

[Ciara]

Always make time to smell the roses as they say.
Before you know it, things are gone.

[willweb]

That is so true. Thanks for reading.

[Ken e Bujold]

a great write, to both the steady march of time, and the inclination we all have to lose sight of what matters in our daily rush to get wherever we seem to believe we need to be. a superb poem Will

[willweb]

Thank a bunch Ken. Yep, we all need to slow down a little.

[AYVID N]

This will be one of my favorites from you. This poem is beyond beautiful and carries such profound messages for us. Thank you for sharing, dear Willweb.

[willweb]

Thank you, my sweet friend, for all of your encouraging words, I appreciate you

[AYVID N]

I loved this read. Keep writing and have a beautiful day.

[Chris Shaw]

Delightful. A trip through the seasons and oh so quickly. I can see this poem in a children's poetry book with beautiful illustrations. Enjoyed the rhyme.

Chris

[willweb]

Thank you so much Chris. What a fun idea, maybe someday. Thanks for reading and commenting.

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes Will, Winter cam to Michigan. 12 bags of leaves.
"Winter was here with a blustery welcome
I noticed the leaf on the ground in a pile
I said, “Sorry, but it was so nice to meet you”
I told the leaves, the same thing. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

maybe next spring we can chat for a while

[willweb]

Thank you so much my friend. I am glad you enjoyed this one

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy Will and you are welcome.