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Falling Leaves
I was thinking of old friends today
and how many of them have slipped away.
Moved, got married, or stopped calling so much,
Found new friends, got busy, and just lost touch.
It reminded me of falling leaves .
Every autumn the leaves fall from the trees.
Some stay longer than others, but eventually -
Each leaf must fall, I'm told,
leaving the tree alone to face the cold.
Why is it that in the time of utmost need
the leaves would seek to leave the tree?
And when we need our friends around
we look and they cannot be found?
Of course these friendships come and go
and in the spring new leaves will grow.
But I prefer autumn friends of old
with crackling laughter and colors bold.
And then I thought of you.
That one stubborn leaf that won't let go.
That clings despite the winds that blow.
Fighting ice, and snow, and winter's stings
Hanging on right through till spring.
So I guess that's what you are to me -
The very last leaf to leave the tree.
I know it seems silly, but it's true.
When I see that last leaf...I think of you.
....don't drift away.... will you???
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| Author: Sra1 26 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 |
nice poetry ...
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| Author: kondapalli 28 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 |
Thanks a lot
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| Author: bharath sudar 28 May 2008 | Member Level: Platinum Points : 2 |
NICE POEM
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| Author: Girish Patil 02 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 |
nice poem
-Girish
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| Author: neyha 09 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 0 |
good poem.Did you write it?
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| Author: Karpagam 09 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 1 |
Hi,
I love to read it again. It keeps me remembering my old friends. Thanks for posting such a wonderful poem.
Regards,
Karpagam.
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