A Falling Leaf

A Falling Leaf

A falling leaf
In the winds of time
Blowing about
Into the sky it climbs.

A landing leaf
In a peaceful pond
Flowing towards a stream
Caught by a frond.

A struggling leaf
Trying to break away
Pulling hard it escapes
It’s off and astray.

A drifting leaf
On the currents of life
Going to calmer waters
Resting from the strife.

A floating leaf
On the lake of immortality
Slowly sinking
To the bottom of fatality.

A rotting leaf
Reeking of beastly death
Creating prolific mulch
A new tree takes a breath.

A growing leaf
On a fleshy twig
Starting life anew
So green and big.

A browning leaf
In the sweltering sun
Ready to drop
It’s life is done.

A falling leaf
Caught in the winds of time
Blowing about
Into the sky it climbs.