It wasn’t a spectacular leaf:
rather drab, too long from tree.
Yet, the life it clutched
in its five trembling points
turned my strides into steps
into stasis. I watched
as it danced,
sucking more from a gust
than nearby leaves
better suited to flying.
It spiraled away
to a lazuline sky
while I remained rooted;
going nowhere.
Ryan Stone
Lovely metaphor and imagery. 😊
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Thank you, Georgette 🙂
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This is wonderfully written, with a very unique voice. I enjoyed!
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Thank you for taking the time to read and leave a comment – it means so much 🙂
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“Strides into steps into stassis…” Beautifully expressed! 🙂
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Why thank you, Yusra 😉
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I agree, that was the best part of a great poem.
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Thanks so much, mate. I’m really enjoying your blog.
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Thanks, Ryan. I’ll keep up my best if you will.
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I love this Ryan
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Thank you, Souldiergirl – I really enjoy your writing, too so that is a very big compliment 🙂
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You are very very welcome. My pleasure Ryan :))
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I’m glad you are reposting old poems and letting new followers marvel some more at your poetry.. This was poignant, lovely imagery too. You are a pleasure to read. I have something along the same lines.
You were the spring
I was the flower
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Thanks, Manan. There’s a fair few that I posted when I first started on WP and had very few followers. I thought I’d try to inject some new life into them while I’m putting the finishing touches on some new stuff 🙂
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Good man! 🙂
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One of your most attractive titles as well! Loved the uniqueness in the post…
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Excellent feedback, thank you. It means so much 🙂
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Well, fall is my favorite season, so anything involving a leaf is enjoyable, but you out-do yourself in every post. 🙂
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You’re far too kind, Belinda…but please don’t stop 😉
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That made me smile. Good night from Canada. It’s the wee hours here. 🙂
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Sweet dreams 🙂
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By now I am guessing it’s your turn. 🙂
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Yes – for a few hours it was…now it’s 6am and I’m up before the sun. Lovely 🙂
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That is amazing! You get to enjoy sunrise! Perfect way to start a day. 🙂
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Some things go, and somethings stay..The beauty of this piece remains strongly attached to the autumn images it creates in our minds. A leaf has nothing to fear, but fear itself..
Gorgeous as always 🙂
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Ah, how I love your feedback. Thank you, Dajena 🙂
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Just like I do yours 😀
You are welcome dear Ryan 🙂
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Hey! I remember this one! Leslie did a beautiful job recording it. Love it!! 😀
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Yep-she’s the best 🙂 Thanks!
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Makes something from nothing … less is more!
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Cheers, Dave!
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Powerful, and you used one of my fave words–“lazuline” 🙂
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It’s a ripper of a word, alright. Great feedback, thank you!
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I like that: “a ripper of a word”!
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ah, the different paths we take- beautiful, Ryan
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Thank you so much, Beth 🙂
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I love your focused imagery, stunning. And your word and sentence placement is flow itself, truly makes the experience of your poem.
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Thank you, Amira. Grateful as always 🙂
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beautiful!
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Thanks, Beth
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Very soft and light, I love it !
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Thank you, Sebastien. Very kind 🙂
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