Nature's oldest last leaf,
On a tree branch, clinging for life
Autumn winds howling nearby ,
For this fading little life
Memories of the green past,
Echoed by the hues fast
Fleeting time lost in eternity
Beauty's an ephemeral serenity
- Salvia.S
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Offline) - Published: February 28th, 2025 07:16
- Category: Nature
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Wow! Powerful use of the leaf and nature as a metaphor. Well done. Loved this. 🌹👏
Thank you so much for the read and kind words!
You are most welcome. A wonderful poem.
An enjoyable poem to read! The mental image of the last leaf clinging to the bough, despite high winds, is an inspirational one, in a way. We know deep down the leaf must perish in the end, but life is precious and every new day is a gift!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and inspiring words! I'm glad that my poem resonated with you.
This poem is tightly woven. Memories, echoes, time, beauty are all ephemeral and measured in the eye of the of the beholder. Very nicely done a fave
Thank you for your insightful words! Your comment means a lot to me!
WOW
Thank you so much for the read and comment!!
You're welcome
The determination to cling on,even thou you know the end is coming, enjoyed the read
Thanks a lot for the read and kind words !!!
You are very welcome
"Fleeting time lost in eternity" : thus, time is fleeting and disappears from sight, but goes into eternity.
"Beauty's an ephemeral serenity" : the nature of beauty is ephemeral, but there is serenity about it.
The poem does not say if the last leaf is blown away. If it does get blown away, there will be a picture of emptiness.
Soman Ragavan. 28 February 2025.
Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful analysis of my poem. Your observation of the last leaf's fate is spot on. I intentionally left it open to interpretation.
My poem on you :
https://mypoeticside.com/show-poem-198153
Thanks for this wonderful poem. It's a pleasure to write and to be written...
How amazing when nature represents each other’s experiences🙏🏻🕊
Thanks for the read and comment.
You’re welcome Salvia 🙏🏻🕊thank you as well for your valued reads and generous comments 🕊🙏🏻
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