The Leaf’s Journey

Born in the oak tree

The thick boughs cradled me

Sisters and brothers, thousands of mine

Celebrating my birthday with glee and joy

Protected by family I nestled in comfort

Secure in their love I breathed in fresh air

Nourished by the rain, I played in the Sun

Guided by family I took care of myself

A gourmet chef I became (though not taking cooking classes)

Paving the future for the life giving seed

Growing into an adult I took care of the family

 

Days passed by, seasons flew past

On a fateful day in autumn

A gusty gale dragged me away

Scared out of my wits I began to cry

“My poor home. Home sweet home

Where are you dear mother tree?”

I cried before I became a part of the soil

Now part of the soil, my home is bigger than before.

30 thoughts on “The Leaf’s Journey”

  1. Wow! I am in complete awe reading this beautiful life lesson from such a young heart! Great job Sahana! Keep reaching heights!! 👍😊

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  2. WoW…. Sahana awesome lovely poem 👌 continue to write by kindling your thoughts 👍🏼God bless you dear

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  3. Wow Sahana! Well written poem with ardor of thoughts touching the journey of life, keep up the good work ☺️

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  4. Wow Sahana! Well written poem with ardor of thoughts touching the journey of life, keep up the good work☺️

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  5. Beautiful Sahana.. as always excellent usage of words ..

    “Now part of the soil, my home is bigger than before”

    what a great thought from this young poet .. way to go .. keep it up ..

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  6. Lovely Poem with beautiful words from such a young Poet. Great thinking and hearty wishes sahana to achieve greater heights in poetry

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  7. Amazing Sahana, very mature for your age. A learning for everyone that the end is not what it seems…
    Blessings and best wishes for many more.

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  8. WOW Sahana, excellent poem and hats off to your poetic description of the leaf’s home in the tree and its final journey to the soil.

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  9. Awesome Sahana! Each poem has a wonderful message in one way or the other . Keep up the great going and look forward for many such to continue. Best wishes.

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  10. Amazing…a big salute to your imagination and the way you put forth them in a poem….keep it up…every poem I read…I run short of words to even congratulate or appreciate them…

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