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A Leaf
by Thomas Watson → (All Poetry by Thomas Watson)
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A Leaf


 


I


Am


But a leaf


In time’s wind; gusting at


Moments; soft, silent zephyrs of melancholy swaying


At other times, filled with dreams and schemes


And needs versus desires…


Falling, then flying, but always falling


Then twisting in pirouettes of free-style drifting, fleeing, seeking, always searching


Yet, oblivious to it all…lost in the moment of the fall…lost to the design


Of my ways, my pointed, prickly ended efforts and failures…


Only aware in this time, in this span


Of falling simply


That


I am


Dieing


    Only As 


A leaf …


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 Reviews of "A Leaf"
Reviewed by Katina Williams
Reviewed on May 25, 2010
Your poem moves and flows beautifully. I love form poetry.

Reviewed by Paul Judges
Reviewed on May 24, 2010
Good layout and poem, Thomas !

Reviewed by Angelia Vogel (Reader)
Reviewed on May 29, 2007
What an eloquent and beautiful piece of work. I have read several of your other poems as well and have enjoyed each one.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 8, 2006
well composed analogy, metaphor and imagery ...

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on November 4, 2006
This one is crafted so well and meaningful a delight to have read tonight.


Reviewed on November 4, 2006
Very poignant reflection on the duration and spiraling nature of our lives - less a calamity bringing it to an abrupt end. The bible describes our lives as vapour, mist or a flower that wilts and withers. Your falling leaf analogy fits ably.


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