Leaf, to me, is a symbol of life,
The first glimpse of spring rife.
A leaf is bliss; it is a dream,
A wind, crisp and fragile, it seems.
Weeny, delicate unfurls, and agile.
The leaf brings hope and fortune to a farmer’s family,
It grows, plays, and turns glowing green happily.
Yes, my leaf, you are prosperity and my pride,
Swaying, rustling, kissing the wind, to glide.
I watched you from golden to green, now red as a flower.
Enticed to put you into the vase, you trembled with fear,
“Never pluck me,” you whispered in my ear.
“I have to leave you one day,” shedding a tear:
“Blustery winds will flutter me far, far from the tree,
May I enjoy my youthful days fearless and free,
Let me smell a rose, embrace butterflies and bees,
Soon, autumn will pull me away from glory and thee.”
Dumbstruck, speechless, totally in awe,
I looked at my daughter playing nearby.
The thought was spine-chilling, “Oh time will just fly,
She will leave me one day, a bride sweet and shy.”
A daughter is a bliss, a hope, a dream, a pride,
A gift so precious, let her be born, grow, bask in the sunshine.
Leaf, to me is a teacher of life, bliss, a spirit, a guide,
It uplifts my soul to explain the true parables of life.
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Beautiful poem. The way you related daughters to leaf was wonderful.
Thank a lot for liking the concept behind it. I have no daughter but I can feel all emotions. Thanks for stopping by.
Nature has so much to teach us if we but listen as you have. And though you don’t have children yet, you understand the preciousness and the joy, and the need to embrace each moment.
It was wonderful learning about life through a leaf today with you…There are so many things I have not thought of before. Wonderful to view the world through your eyes.
“It uplifts my soul to explain me true parables of life” ~Marie :0)
It’s always a pleasure to read your valuable feedback on my blogs.Thanks for such a big support.
Marie I have no daughter but I m mother of two grown up sons.Infact the elder one has joined collage last month.
. Yes I learn from nature at each step because I mostly stay In isolated places far from urban madness and close to mother nature.
Great one, Rashmi. Am away in Kerala so missed this one. Leaves are a wonderful way to see a lot in life…. from being the harbinger of life itself to life ebbing away…..
http://ripplesnreflectiontimes.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/leafy-tales-2/
That’s really great. Convey my regards to Ammama. I was waiting for your post. This poem was written when I was in no mood to respond to that day’s prompt. I was disturbed due to a death in the family. Thanks for sharing the link of your master piece.
Ok….. but its great to read…. and I like the word Masterpiece!!! Balm to my soul!!
Anti sunder. Beautiful concept
Oh Wow Papa !!! Nice to see you on word press.Thanku for kind words.:)
Lovely words and what a gorgeous little girly 🙂
Thank you for the visit and kind words 🙂