Leaves in Autumn

A poem

Leaves in Autumn show

Their brightest colors

Just before dying

Released one by one

Each falls aloft

On gentle winds

Or stripped away in tempests

Once secure branches lose hold

Send them hurtling into the dark

Once settled on the earth

They nourish the tree that remains

Nurture the saplings yet unborn

Author's Note

Reviews and suggestions welcome.

Reviews

[Jack Wolfe]

The circle of life, nicely written. I got say, I know you said you had a back log, either that or you're very prolific. It seems I write down one of your pieces to read later, and then another one pops up on my feed. The only thing I noticed worth mentioning (could be intentional) the three repetitive 'O's' in the middle.

[J. Land]

Thank you, Jack. This one is about an hour old. I try to write 4-5 poems a week, good, bad, or horrible. I'm finding that my poems have greater impact when I condense and simplify. The "O's" are not intentional, except to soften the mood a bit, but I don't think they detract from the core of the poem.

[Jack Wolfe]

No, I don't think they detract from it at all, just an observation.

[Lexi]

It's a good demonstration of the circle of life, and I really liked the way you phrased things. It made a sort of visual which was quite pleasant :)

[J. Land]

Thank you.

[Aprille]

Poems, stories and essays about the cycle of life are the ones I love to read since I was a child. This poem reminds me of the story of "The Last Leaf" among others. I love this poem. :)

[J. Land]

Thank you, Olive!

[Aprille]

You're welcome.

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

It is so pretty to watch autumn leaves fall. You did a nice display of them falling and decaying to help the trees that are there and that will soon be there.

Good Job

[J. Land]

Thank you!

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

You're welcome

[Jack Wolfe]

The circle of life, nicely written. I got say, I know you said you had a back log, either that or you're very prolific. It seems I write down one of your pieces to read later, and then another one pops up on my feed. The only thing I noticed worth mentioning (could be intentional) the three repetitive 'O's' in the middle.

[Emi]

"Once settled on the earth
They nourish the tree that remains
Nurture the saplings yet to be born"

You can gain from what you've lost because, in the end, it's all a cycle. it's all cause and effect. It's all part of life.

Beautiful.

[J. Land]

Thank you for being kind.

[Kieta!]

I will never understand how some people are gifted with the ability to come up with such beautiful words! I'm so jealous; great job! :)

[J. Land]

Sometimes I get lucky. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement.