No Fallen Leaf

No Fallen Leaf

A Poem by Brent
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A reflection about learning to love myself.

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​I tried to be a sturdy tree,
No fallen leaf around.

But, try as me to be like he,
My wings stayed on the ground.

Perhaps to fly was silly,
Why the need when there are planes?

With pen and board, it’s then I soared
To infinity and beyond.

And, ever since, I only wince
When others fail to see.

© 2017 Brent


Author's Note

Brent
Just realized the shift in the poem from a tree to a bird...whoops

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I love the foundation of the tree and always viewed the branches and leaves as the conduit to freedom for such a sturdy beast. The way they sway in the wind...leaves fly away.. always a cycle of death and rebirth.. So for me the leaves just became the birds..xo

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brent

7 Years Ago

Wow, yes I hadn't even thought about trees, leaves , and birds in that sense. Astute observation! I .. read more



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Dee
There are many valuable trees in this world, yet only a small number of people who soar with inspiration beneath their wings, and you are one of them :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brent

7 Years Ago

Thanks for the encouraging words! We all have some strong foundation to hold onto in life. No time l.. read more
Its expressed with utter beauty..

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

Short and sweet. That's really nice of you to say! Thank you for your kind words.
A lesson to all in another relevant piece Brent, in which you extol the virtues shown by King Robert the Bruce; try, try, and try again.

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

To live is to try. As soon as we stop trying, we stop living anything that resembles a fruitful life.. read more
I just have to say that I really liked the poem and that it taught me a lot. "I only wince when others fail to see" I agree

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

Glad you liked my poem! We have much to learn from each other and art is a cool way to do so.
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Malvika

7 Years Ago

Yes, agreed and you are welcome
Great poem, Brent. Our poems are a gift to infinity, the source of all the muse we get to play with.

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

It's freeing to unleash our thoughts through the art of poetry. I believe that most of us start out .. read more
Mark

7 Years Ago

It was a gift of sorts when one day I seemed to realize that my poetry writes itself. Keep up your .. read more
Learning to love yourself first is the gateway to learning to love others... fly my friend, soar high and reach the stars

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

Agreed, I recognize my own skills and interests. Now, I can channel my passion with a clear purpose... read more
Stella Armour

7 Years Ago

it takes time to understand ourselves and then we move forward with confidence ..
I like this piece alot; and i know you realized the shift but I think the shift was good. its like leaves are metaphorical for birds

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

I'm glad you liked my poem! Right, I realize now that leaves are like birds. And since leaves can re.. read more
nastassia

7 Years Ago

agreed and you are welcome
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Steady like tree and moving like airplane. What wonderful combination.

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

Yes my metaphors are even beyond my comprehension sometimes...As long as we have a strong foundation.. read more
Changes and realization in life...to soar
with writing is wonderful and to appreciate it is more.
Nice thoughts here.

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

I like the first two lines of your review are a couplet. Yes, the realization that I only need to ch.. read more
Josie E. Cook M. A.

7 Years Ago

:)
Yes, on writing & changes.
With pen and board the artist soars to infinity and beyond. I agree. Beautiful poem.


Posted 7 Years Ago


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Brent

7 Years Ago

Such simple tools allow artists to create such magnificent pieces of work. Great to think about the .. read more

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