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Feb 05
poem
Abby_Simmons

For a Dear Friend

A Leaf flutters
before blowing
into the stream below.

A moment, serene;
loss yet freedom.

A small drop falls upon
her soft veiny surface.
A larger drop beneath her, 
it all falls.
Splash, crash, and one last flash
of light.

A Leaf flutters
before bending back
into the cold dark.
 
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Posted: 02.05.18
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  1. Gracie
    Feb 07, 2018

    OMG! I love this poem! The sensory language you used is quite incredible and I honestly think this could end up in a collection of GREAT poems someday!

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  1. Abby_Simmons
    Feb 07, 2018

    Awww, thanks Gracie, that's really sweet of you!

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  1. Gracie
    Feb 07, 2018

    Your Welcome :)

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