where have all the leaves gone
I’ve seen that tree die before
long after exploding with
shades of every living color
I’ve watched her time and again
come to life by the breath of a
thousand birds
She lives in my heart and
comforts my ailing mind
sharing her knowledge with a
world dying for light
november two thousand thirteen
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Beautiful, John, and I love “by the breath of a thousand birds.”
Thank you very much – so glad you enjoyed this one, Lauren.
Seriously beautiful, John ..’come to life by the breath of a thousand birds’ seriously beautiful – K
Thank you so very much, Kathleen.