Just a wisp, of a whispering That gently lifts,rusting, rustic leaves Subtle fading hues, of yellows, and reds Ageing, a varicosity. of ebbing life Cast along, under a darkening silver sky Dry, and parched, with gnarled time Fading echoes, of former glories Where once, they reigned supreme Amongst higher ambitions Attached to thrones, that dust the skies Where the world, lay beneath Now withering, and aged Their colour still revealed Secrets of their former glories And beautiful charm As they are now swept along A greying earth Soon to crumble, into non-existence The leaves have left The trees, now bare, and barren Silhouetted shadows Against a dark, and dreamy Moonscape by Jemia