Little Leaf
Good morning little leaf, so brave
spinning and dancing in the trellis.
For a month you hung on and still do
whilst your sisters and brothers fall.
What strength holds you steady
yet lets you dance so wild.
You encourage me every day.
It knows its time will come, until then
it will dance with the wind,
rest in the sun.
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This is so touching π
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How very sweet your comment is, Barbara. Thank you so much.
I really had been watching it at breakfast for quite a while. βοΈπ.
Miriam
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These are beautiful words.
An invitation not to give up, NeverπΉπΉπΉ
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Thank you, Luisa, for your dear and wise words.
How right you are, invitation to never give up. And all with a smile.π»π.
Miriam
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You are most welcome, dear Miriam β€οΈπ¦πΈ
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Thanks for the whimsical and fun poem Miriam. I like starting my day with a smile. To dancing leaves and hearts!
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Whimsical and fun and giving you a smile. Now I am smiling. Thanks for your
lovely comment, Brad. I am with you on your last sentence. π₯.
Miriam
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Miriam, as the little leaf dances so do your words, capturing the wonder of this seemingly innocuous moment which is a reflection of our very will to live, whatever storms encountered along the way! A beautiful, tender and inspiring poem that will stay with me! hugs xx β€οΈπ
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Annika, what do I say to such an absolutely wonderful comment.
Thank you as a start. Your words dance and make my heart smile.
I am touched about your words β whatever storms encountered β . Most of us
treasure life and want to go on. Let us.
I love life and feel I understand the little leaf. ππ±.
Miriam
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May we dance with the wind, rest in the sun. Thank you, Miriam, for this profound reflection!
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And thank you, Rebecca, for your lovely and heartfelt comment.
It is wonderful to know you felt truth in my reflections. π.
Miriam
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Delightful and inspiring, Miram! π
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Thank you, Bette, your words inspire me. π€.
Miriam
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you so much. π.
miriam
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Blessings.
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Nice imaging and allegory. Funny where a leaf will get stuck and make the most of it.
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Thank you so much, Phil, for your great comment. Yes, That was a brave little leaf, wonder whether we would make the most of it if in this position.
Miriam
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Hi Miriam,
This is beautiful and inspiring!
Blessings to you! β₯β₯
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Your beautiful comment warms my heart, thank you. I am glad you found my words inspiring.
Blessings and happy Christmas π.
Miriam
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Thank you and a blessed holiday season to you! β₯β₯
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I love this Miriam – the strength and the fun of the leaf as a motivator to keep you going.
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Warm thanks, Andrea, your comment is wonderful. That leaf felt just like
that, day after day. A motivator and inspirer. π.
Miriam
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Beautiful poem for a lovely leaf that did not fall down but persisted and stayed on the branch. Superb, Miriam.
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Thank you, Kamal, for your lovely and appreciative words. Yes, it is not
always easy to ride out the storms. π.
Miriam
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Always welcome dear Miriam and this is life with her ups and downs. Take care and stay safe ππππ
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you, Chuck π¦π².
Miriam
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!! ππππΉ
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Love this! I can absolutely see it. Thank you for the gift. B
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Dear B., how wonderful to hear you again. That you found my poem a gift
is equally a big gift to me. I am smiling with warm heart. π€.
Miriam
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Miriam, thank you for a lovely post. The cheery leaf color brightened my spirits today. Enjoy your December! Be well. π
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Thank you for your beautiful comment and for reading my poem. Glad it brightened your spirit, the leaf brightened mine.
Be well you too and enjoy the festivities ahead. πΆπ².
miriam
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Miriam, my pleasure. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year if you celebrate it. π π πΆ
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What strength holds you steady yet lets you dance so wild.
We are only beginning to understand bits and pieces of the magic of trees and their leaves. But you have shown that we don’t have to understand to appreciate with your delightful poem. Peace and Blessings to you and those you love.
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JoAnna, thanks for your lovely and thoughtful words. Indeed, we donβt have to understand all with your mind in order to sense the beauty and strength
nature teaches us.
Peace and blessings back to you and your family. I also hope we will send that warmth out to all our fellow beings in the world.
β₯οΈπ€π
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Yes Nice words about being strong. Happy New Year from Brisbane Australia π
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Thank you so much, Deepa, for your lovely and appreciative comment.
Sending you Happy New Year wishes all the way to Brisbane, Australia π¦πΊ.
π.
Miriam
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Happy New Year, Miriam!
Iβm so grateful for your support and love this past year. Hereβs to many more years of friendship!πΎ
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And a very Happy New Year to you, Luisa.
I feel honoured by your words and would like you to know that your friendship
and love means a lot to me.
Yes dear Luisa, let us raise a glass to many more years of friendship. π₯π.
Miriam
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That is beautiful. Oh for pine trees without leaves to fall.
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Thank you so much, Jacqui. You are so right about Sprice and Pine, how true are their leaves. A song originally from Germany β oh, Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine BlΓ€tter….β.
But how can we not love the beautiful changes of leaves π. π€.
Miriam
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