Yellow Leaf

I watched a yellow leaf.

As it slowly fluttered by.

Away from where it started,

leaving yesterday goodbye.

The wind, it seemed to take it,

On a journey far from here.

The beauty of it floating,

Made me stop to give a cheer.

Hurry little yellow leaf ,

You must get out while you can.

The harshness of this life ,

Is coming to crush you with its hand.

It didn't heed my cry. ,

I was just a weary soul.

It was happy to be free.,

Said "freedom, this you do not know."

I too was born to fly. ,

I never needed anything.

The happiness inside ,

Carried me on feathered wings.

"No one wants to see you fly."

I learned the other day,

Jealousy and envy stab ,

And other hurtful words they say.

I can barely lift my head up,

Little yellow leaf,

Be careful when you’re flying,

I am overcome with grief.

I don't think I can fly now,

Even if I wanted too.

I'll just watch from here,

And live my dreams through you.

©2014 Marsha Lynn Brown