I looked at the tree and thought of me
as only one red leaf
was left at the top, you see.
I thought about my life
as I looked at this tree,
that use to be so full
of caring for my family.
My family is gone now
the nest is termed empty
just like this last leaf
it makes me feel whimsy.
Life cycle is fast
but at first not so,
then fall and winter and
strangely it goes.
Then I was bereaved
bare as a bone
until I realized
I was not all alone.
Spring it started budding
with God’s Grace abounding
each branch is full now
and my family’s astounding!
I looked back at the tree
at the one red leaf so bold,
beyond its barrenness
I realized that God is in control.
November 18, 2009
lllh
