I watched a leaf Fall to the ground Floating in the wind Not even a sound Sailing smoothly As it made it’s way down Weightless and free The leaf was all brown No burdens or heaviness And no heavy load It came to a halt As it landed on the road Finally at peace A breeze blows it away Till another comes along And starts a new day Where did it come from Or where did it go To make room for a new leaf To sprout and to grow. ©Stephen.R.Westerland