The last leaves are golden,
most have already flown. Branches
hang bare beneath ashen skies.
Not so different from when you climbed,
hand over slow hand, waging a war
inside your young mind. One leaf
breaks free, hangs on a moment,
before leaping into the maelstrom.
I imagine a short fall,
sharp jerk and silence;
but it’s only a leaf and spirals away,
no note to mark its passing.
– Ryan Stone
Dont know if you meant it – after all, everyone takes away something different from another’s poetry and it’s best to leave it open to interpretation – but i read a message in there which I like!
There are so many brilliant metaphors in these lines.
I love how you talk of leaves but really you don’t. There is so much more behind your words than what they seem at first. It is like unwrapping a gift, finding a beautiful box, itself enclosing a present even more meaningful and precious. Thank you for this journey into the workings of your beautiful mind.
Loss can feel so much like that. You have a talent of describing emotions pertaining to other things. Always love reading you
Many paths in which we are led, or reluctant to follow. Lovely imagery here Ryan. Wishing you much happiness this weekend. ❤
Ryan, for me “Adrift” is intensely sad, however I want to assure you it’s intensely beautiful as well. Lovely job of stirring the emotions. It’s always a pleasure to read your poetry. Take good care, enjoy your weekend. ~ Mia
Ryan, I am just now discovering your amazing blog, late on a Friday night. There is something so haunting and beautiful about fall and the state of decay that accompanies it. You have so richly captured it here. I look forward to reading more of your work…Lola
This has strong feelings inside. To be like that leaf.. falling and returning back to earth, enjoying the last moments worry free, and happy. Wow Ryan. A very poignant and moving piece. It reminded me of the novel A Separate Peace a bit, by by John Knowles.
We all must, fall down, and, break, into, bits, and pieces, to know, what we’re, made up of…
Hi, Hansika. Thanks for reading and for leaving such thoughtful feedback. Truly appreciated 🙂
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