From Tree to Leaf

When the leaf falls off the tree,

Do you think the tree remembers the betrayal?

Reliving the moment the stem snapped

And it fluttered to the ground, gloating in its freedom.

Does the tree believe leaf’s promise

that another will take his place next year?

Or do you think winter becomes tree’s only friend,

A punishment for believing it could prolong the spring?

Do you think the tree replays in its mind the

Things it should have done to hold leaf’s interest �"

Ways it could have leaned to share more sunlight

Or compliments it should have given to leaf’s rosy hue?

Do you think the tree remembers the betrayal?

I’d compare you to the leaf if you were worthy,

The tree and I now lovers left to grieve.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ooooh..."i'd compare you to the leaf if you were worthy."

well, that is so cool...because you do compare all the way through, and yet deny it at the end...like saying..."this could have been you"--but you aren't worth it.

love the analogy.

[SparrowSong]

Superb penning. I am in awe of this stunning write, as the questions float up within my mind to wander in search of the answers. Nicely done.

[Clayton Bardwell]

I believe the tree remembers, and yet it welcomes the new leaf hoping beyond hope that the this time their union will be forever.

Another beautiful piece.