#joesforrest poems on Hello Poetry

John Stevens Aug 2014

I think that I shall never see
A leaf as lovely without a tree
When it falls upon the ground
So gently placed to be found.
A child gathers it in her hands
Carefully places it on the sands
Hoping to grow a brand new tree
For all the world new life to see.

The last four lines had many interruptions (5 year old). Changed direction at least three times. Could not remember where it was going. The child was driving this one.

#leaves #forrest #joesforrest

Jack Aug 2014

Maybe Next Spring ~ For Joe Coles challenge

I once met a leaf of a brilliant green
Waving at me as I walked to the gate
I wanted to stop and chat for a while
But didn’t have time, it was getting late

Springtime had passed, summer was blazing
There was that leaf looking wilted and tired
I wanted to stop and chat for a while
Heading to work, didn’t want to get fired

Autumn had come, the weather much cooler
That little green leaf was beginning to change
I wanted to stop and chat for a while
But a meeting was coming I had to arrange

Winter was here with a blustery welcome
I noticed the leaf on the ground in a pile
I said, “Sorry Joe, it was so nice to meet you”
Maybe next spring we can chat for a while

No, I'm not young, but I am a big kid. :)

#joesforrest

betterdays Aug 2014

joe cole's leaf.

i am but one leaf
not important me
i just gather a little sun
and a few breaths
when it rains, a catch
a drop or two.
one leaf, not important me
but as a part of community
as part of a tree...i help
the world ....i run the world

i am just a leaf,
lying, dying on the ground
not important me
just decaying rotting
fibourous bit of dead tree
not important ******* me

but as community
as mulch and compost
i help protect the tree
and i help feed the world

dayumn!!
i am leaf
and
i amaze me....

just a quick freeflow for joe cole's prompt
(although not sure i class as young, joe..lol)

.....it is all about perspective
people
we are all more important than we believe
and we are all one leaf on a great big tree... humanitree.

#joesforrest

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