We, as humans-
live to kick off the dirt
of our ancestors’ graves.

We, as humans-
drive to succeed a dream
that is lost to heredity.

We, as humans-
want for things that
only we do not have.

But we as society-
dig up trees
and call it evolution.

I’d rather be leaf in life.
                     Than ever be pebble.
For leaves can fly, and leaves can float,
down the river, with the water.
                     I’d never be a pebble-
                     (if I could ever help it.)
For pebbles do not fly, and pebbles do not float.,
but instead fall to the river floor,
as leaves and water rush over.

I’d would better be a leaf in life,
                    Than ever be a pebble,
For leaves can change, and leaves can grow,
                    Where pebbles stay the same..
Leaves grow red, and orange and yellow,
Pure beauty, as they fall.
                    But pebbles never change in life,
                    And grey will suit them eternal.

                    I wonder why all would  be a pebble
Rather than a leaf.
For yes, a pebble lives its life- diverseless and unending.
But rather I to be a leaf,
to fly and float and change.
                           Than to stay, immortal, unaltering
                           For all my miserable days.

When I am old, and withering,
I’ll tell my posterity true.
A story that will follow my path,
as a person- should I go.

A story that begins with you,
Lost, before you’re gone.
To all of us who sit and wait.
Desperately-- for you to return.

You have not left, you’re not yet gone,
But we wait nevertheless.
For, we see you, pass you, please you.
        And that’s all you’ll ever need.

       You only see him, love him, please him.
No time is left for us.
Who sit around and wait for you.
Missed before you’re gone.

So please, when I am old, and withering
        let me give an end,
       that leaves my posterity quiet, appeased,
       When my story comes to term.

       Come for those who wait for you,
       See us, when you can.
      Come and meet us, love us, please us,
      Miss us, when you’re gone.