Autumn Leaf
poem by Scott Bailey
A poem about life through the branches of a tree.
Once I was a seed
Bursting with potential
Waiting to spring out
From darkness into light
Once I was a sapling
Fresh and green and quivering
Stretching up with hope
To the bright blue sky
Once I was a tall stiff tree
Sturdy, proud and strong
Branches reaching all directions
Roots dug deep and true
Now I am an autumn leaf
Tossed upon the wind
My direction is not my whim
When I land…
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© 2014 Scott Bailey
First appeared in ‘A Spring of Dreams’ by Scott Bailey
Scott Bailey
Scott Bailey is a freelance writer, author, and blogger. His works include the dystopian novel “Mankind Limited” and “A Spring of Dreams”.
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