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Once upon a Leaf
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Once upon a Leaf |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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A lone, brown leaf on the patio floor, Did I, without knowing, see it in the tree When it was yet green and vibrant in the wind? It’s eerie, as if it came by to say goodbye, Or consider me, for I am the reflection of your destiny. I took it in my hand, and held it tenderly Before my eyes, as if to cling to the remnant Of my own life turning brown in forced detachment. I said words to it (or for ir) and took it in, To find a place for it upon a shelf, Where it would lie in state in the place dedicated To the dead poets whose voices still sing to life. |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
My journal indicates this was written a year after my retirement in 2001, while I was under the influence of a fine Bordeaux!  Art |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is so beautiful and thought provoking, Art. Ida |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Art, May I respectfully suggest ou pop the cork on a more frequent basis, I cannot write as god as this when I'm sober ! Good job Mate, John |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I lift my cup to thee, Sir John! Art |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I like this - it speaks well of you and of your Bordeaux! Is the leaf still on the shelf? A |
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