Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FALLEN LEAVES, by DORA DICKSON MCBROOM


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FALLEN LEAVES, by                    
First Line: I strolled o'er wooded, wind - swept hills
Last Line: Because of you, my dears.
Subject(s): Autumn; Leaves; Seasons; Fall


I strolled o'er wooded, wind-swept hills
'Mong bare and naked trees,
And walked as in loose drifted snow
Through brown, soft, rustling leaves.

I felt a wee bit sad at heart,
I missed the colors gay
Of autumn leaves upon the trees,
When last I passed this way.

Now, all those gorgeous colored leaves
Lie scattered on the ground;
Few hints of previous wondrous tints
On any can be found.

They're caught by every passing breeze
And circled high in air,
To fall again and huddle close
At the feet of trees so bare.

And thus, dear leaves, your mission fill;
As much your part to be
A shelter for all tender roots,
As swaying high in tree.

Soon, floating low, some soft grey clouds
Will send a cover warm
Of snowflakes, light as down itself,
To shield you from all storm.

Then, when the Springtime comes again
And cold wind disappears;
All leaves and flowers will lovelier be
Because of you, my dears.





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