YOU CAUGHT ME WHEN I WAS FALLING
AND GAVE ME HOPE
I was grounded, solid, firm and unmovable, like a leaf blade strongly fastened to a branch by its petiole. Knowing my roles and responsibilities well, I stayed focused in delivering my tasks and achieving my goals. I was satisfied with the fruits I bear and continued to work passionately to the best of my abilities.
One day, a wind blew. It was so fierce that it stripped me off the branch and I saw myself floating, going in any direction that the wind could take me. I had no control. I was useless. How could a leaf make sugar when it is detached? I thought it was the end of me.
But then something happened. A hand reached out and caught me in the middle of the storm. It handled me gently and protected me from the wind. I felt its warm embrace and I knew I was in good hands.
He gently placed me in a new environment and I found myself growing roots like a succulent. He kept me indoors under his watchful eyes and I have never been more happier.
Life is good, always good. Just when we think we've reached the end of our journeys, new ones begin.
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Emos Sibu Poriei (Kaya)
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"Nicely explained!"
Awesome!!!
Congratulations dear, you did a very wonderful job
🎉 Congrats on getting Top Story!!! 🥳 Well deserved and super proud of you! 🙌✨👏
I loved the perspective of being the life of a leaf. I’ve done this once, as a lipstick—but feel inspired once again. Thank you & congrats !!
Thank you so much Vocal Team. #GRATEFUL 🙏
love how there's no high vocabulary or deep similes yet it's so beautiful and resonates so well. Congrats!!!
Very good work, congrats 👏
A beautiful poem, definitely a top story, thankyou for sharing xx
Congratulations on Top Story 🥳
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Beautiful
Ah looks like he rescued you at the right time. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️