Last Leaf
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The Very Last
There should be a ceremony of course
for every one that falls from the tree.
One moment part of a vibrant community
the next, pell mell twirling to a desolation
on the browning grass.
A twenty one gun salute for every leaf
disconnected and gyrating.
A few pious words perhaps
for the end of each pilgrimage
glasses of sherry and knowing nods.
And what of the very last one ?
Clinging to the black branch
'till winter's bite severs its grasp.
There should be books written...surely
There should be a parade !
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