One Last Leaf

One last leaf, perched upon a branch, rocking in the wind

One last leaf, glowing brightly gold, never letting go

One last leaf, no others left to see, lost to the cold

One last leaf, all that’s left of warmth, scared of what’s to come

The wind is getting stronger

Holding on by a thread

Afraid of losing the last of the light

Afraid to have nothing left

It’s time to let go, whispers the wind

The leaf finally relaxes after all this time

It’s time to let go