Thursday, November 26, 2015

The Leaf Story

I have been watching the leaves on that  big old tree outside my window,
 for a very long time. 
It seems as though it was  not very  long ago-
that they were tiny little buds.
 And then  one day they were  pink blossoms,
and then the blossoms grew into leaves.
The color of the leaves was one of  my most favorite greens!
 Soon  the seasons changed,
and another season came- it was fall.
 The beautiful greens all changed to golden yellows and oranges,,
ohhhh,, change was coming again!
Slowly at first,
the leaves started to fall..
I began to wonder what it would be like
 if perhaps  the leaves would stay forever on the branches
 and spread out like a thick blanket and protect the tree from  the cold winter.
Maybe it just might happen this year.!
Could it?

Days came and went...and then the frost came.
  The leaves began to fall .
 Everyday more leaves would fall.
I could hear them,, maybe they laughing.

Everyday I would try to count  how many more leaves were still hanging  from the branches.
 But there were still too many leaves to count. 
  too many,
Some leaves hid behind other leaves...
and some  peeked out.
Last night  the moon was full and  jack frost visited,
 His lips kissed every leaf.
Yes every leaf.
And this morning I looked outside my window at the big tree 
with the golden leaves.
The leaves were falling like snow flakes..!
 Very gently.. and softly.
I  watched them...
 I  pretended that I  was one of those  golden leaves.. 
and I thought about  what it would be like to be. ....ready to fall,,,
but yet still trying to hang on tight and not fall., not tumble and not let go.
I must have been day dreaming ,
 when all of a sudden i noticed there were only two  golden leaves left........
 Suddenly they let go of the branch... holding onto each other....
they flitted and twirled as they floated to the ground,,,
together.. they tumbled together
just as it should be.
nitey nite
love
tweedles
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36 comments:

Mary Ann said...

Oh, yes, that's perfect!

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

Soon they will be back to brighten out lives

Samantha said...

You're such a cutie!!
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!!

Molly the Airedale said...

Your stories are so beautiful and inspirational, Tweedles. Thank you for each and every one of them♥

Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly

Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady said...

You are a great poet Tweedles.

Sketching with Dogs said...

The time goes so quickly Tweedles, we only have to look at the trees.
Dip and Elliot x

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

Such a beautiful post Tweedles!!!

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

What a beautiful story, Tweedles!!! And now you can dream about how beautiful all will be when the cycle starts over in the Spring.

A lot of our trees' branches look like they are glistening as we have some ice here today.

Woos - Ciara and Lightning

Murphy said...

That was special! We think about leaves all the time. Mom used to get sad that they died but we reminded her that it keeps the limbs from breaking when the snow falls. So now it isn't sad and your story makes it very happy!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley

Idaho PugRanch said...

A beautiful story Tweedles! We will wait for spring when the leaves will bud again with new life! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and we want to say how thankful we are to call you our friend
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

Millie and Walter said...

What a sweet story of autumn. You always have a beautiful way of seeing the world.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

A most beautiful story....nitey nite Tweedles and Mom's!

Marg said...

What a great story Tweedles. Love hearing all about the leaves. Such a good story. You all have a wonderful day.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Now you can watch and wait for the return of the spring leaves. Oh I am waiting for that too.

Starry Dawn said...

HI TWEEDLES,
I KNOW YOU LOVE THE SPRING LEAVES & FLOWERS, SWEETHEART.
I REALLY LOVE YOUR POEM TOO...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING WITH ALL YOUR LOVED ONES, TWEEDLES!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL SEASON, PRETTY BABY!!
YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE & LOVELY STORIES MAKE ME SMILE...
BIG HUGS & MUCH LOVE,
POET STARRY.

Sharon Wagner said...

Nothing ever stays the same for long. But spring always comes. Eventually.

Jacobi said...

Dear Tweedles,

The leaves must come down so the tree can sleep through Winter! But isn't it lovely how they dance? I hope you have lots of dreams of dancing like the leaves!

Licks,
Cobi

Ziggy Stardust said...

Tweedles, I bet it was pretty to watch the leaves floating. Mommy says that all the leaves come back after Winter. I hope that is true. I really like leaves. I sometimes bring them inside in my mouth for Mommy.

Ziggy Out!!

Studio at the Farm said...

You described it so well - I could see all of the leaf story happening. BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thank you!
Lots of love
Kat XOXOXO

Sandy said...

I bet there are beautiful leaves everywhere there where you live...Little Tweedles...kisses...

tubby3pug said...

beautiful story beautiful twiddles

retro rover

Pug Slope said...

You certainly have a knack for poetic language, Twee! I was imaging the leaves just like you were describing them. There are still quite a few leaves hanging on over here even though we've already had snow. I wonder if they'll stay on the whole winter!

-Love,
Sid.

The Daily Pip said...

Such a lovely story. It gave me chills when the two final leaves fell together. Thank you for sharing.

KB said...

You said it so beautifully, Tweedles. Change can be so hard to handle, yet it is "as it should be". What wonderful leaves. They will return next year... and you will be watching.

NanaNor's said...

Hello dear Tweedles, stoping by to wish you the very best day filled with all that makes your heart smile.
Wags,
Noreen and Hunter

Juno said...

Oh so cute, picture! Nice to meet you, Tweedles.

Momo & Pinot xo

Starry Dawn said...

Good Morning, Tweedles, sweet friend,
I am so happy to see your beautiful face. It lights up my day...
I am glad you are feeling better, and the invisible
pain monster did not visit you again. I hate that nasty monster too.
You are counting the leaves that still hold onto the tree.
Soon, it'll be Winter time, and the tree will be naked...
Yes!! I also love Spring time with trees full of leaves,
and fields filled with flowers. Time really flies!
Thank you so much, Tweedles for visiting my sites,
and saying lovely things about my posts!!
I highly appreciate your true and kind friendship.
The Holiday Season is coming up.
So, have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2016
with your dear mom, family, friends, beloved ones!!
Greetings from Poet Starry & My Cats Babies.

A Brit in Tennessee said...

Oliver cat and Tom-Tilly love to chase the leaves, and apparently rolling around in them is fun also :)
They'll soon return in the spring.
~Jo

Talent Hounds said...

Kilo the Pug and I loved your autumn poem. We like leaves but we like the spring and summer best with grass and buds and flowers. Come and say hi some time. We love pugs.

Art with Liz said...

Remember Tweedles that it's Summer somewhere else in the world, so nothing every goes away, just moves away for a while. They'll be back before you know it.

Ojo said...

Hi hi hi! Ojo here! We trained very hard in the month of November to be able to decorate our tree in December! Our person helps us learn what to do, and it is FUN! We hope you're having fun today too!

Sharon Wagner said...

Happy Holidays Tweedles and Moms!

Starry Dawn said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016, TWEEDLES, MOM,
FRIENDS, BELOVED ONES!!
GOD MAY BLESS YOU ALL.
GREETINGS from STARRY.

Kukkaiselämää said...

Such a beautiful story! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Tweedles!

Marty the Manx said...

Hope you had a Merry Christmas Tweedles and Mom! Wishing you a blessing filled New Year!
Luvs
Marty, Mom and the Gang

Sharon Wagner said...

Happy New Year Tweedles!