Circle of Leaves!

This post coincides with a previous post, where I discuss the beauty of Edinburgh and how the people are so interwoven. I found the old poem, and I've decided to share it with you.

"Circle of Leaves"

Down the path many hooves have stomped

before.

I glide down casually

in awe

of the nature that surrounds me.

The foliage, an eclectic mix,

Vibrantly illuminating the arms where they stand;

Sweet oranges, blood reds, tired withered browns

thickly intermingled with the ones full of

Life.

When the time comes, they let go of their mother's hand

and, drifting reverently,

spin in a lethargic twirl towards the ground below.

At the same time, new babies being formed;

To continue; to create the magnificent

quilt of the forest.

As I gaze intently on the leaves, so different

but

so connected,

I ponder when will we become so harmoniously tied?

With each falling leaf, there is a new life being shaped

and formed

until...

It is time to let go of their mother's hand

and

Drift

Towards the earth below.