a leaf falling through the air
from the time it leaves
the branch of the tree
to the time it touches
the ground I will
have thought of you
my love, a thousand times
my hand resting
against jagged rock
life’s nest nettled
above velvet clouds
shadow of softness your
mind touching
earth’s diverse reflection
whispered words of love
your image inherited
in my soul
unity of our
two hearts beating
hoping you can
feel the unalloyed
love I possess for you
from the time it leaves
the branch of the tree
to the time it touches
the ground I will
have thought of you
my love, a thousand times
a leaf falling through the air
© 2004 W.E.I.. All rights reserved.
From Painting with Words | W.E.I., 2004
Reprinted by permission of the author.
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