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.