The Retired Bloke

Clinging On

Clinging courageously 

To the branch of the tree

In the autumn breeze

A leaf like trapeze

 

Waiting for the final moment

The final component

Of the summer past

One we all hoped would last

 

The hazy autumn sun shines

A spotlight that defines

The last leaf’s outstanding beauty

But even then there is a duty

 

To fall into line with grounded others

A show of solidarity, nature’s brothers

A single breath is all it took

For the final leaf to fall into the brook.