Fall Leaves

A Short Poem

By Isla GriswaldPublished about a year ago • 1 min read

Fall Leaves

Photo by Rithika Gopal on Unsplash

The leaves have all left,

abandoning the branches that fed and housed them.

They warm the roots of the trees now,

insulating them against frost and snow.

Free Verse Gratitude nature poetry

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Isla Griswald

I am, and always have been, obsessed with names, swords, and everything relating to ancient Greece and Rome.

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Gregory Paytonabout a year ago
You are describing nature from fall to winter. The leaves now insulate the roots of the trees from winters harsh reality. Well Done!!!
Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a year ago
This was so beautifully crafted. Loved your poem!

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