A Fallen Leaf Poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A Fallen Leaf
A trusting little leaf of green,
A bold audacious frost;
A rendezvous, a kiss or two,
And youth for ever lost.
Ah, me!
The bitter, bitter cost.
A flaunting patch of vivid red,
That quivers in the sun;
A windy gust, a grave of dust,
The little race is run.
Ah, me!
Were that the only one.
Wow, this poem succinctly sums up romance, growing old, and dying. I wish she would have elaborated on this theme a little bit more.
A beautiful and brilliant depiction of ephemeral love and life. So wonderfully executed with sterling images.
lovely poem I too have composed 20 autumns poems read some
Mother Nature, romance, youth, life and wisdom all rolled up into one succinct poem. That's the fine art of poetry at its best!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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3/10/2026 5:38:03 AM # 1.0.0
The brilliance of Ella Wheeler Wilcox.One of my favourites by my favourite poet. You never really died Ella, You live on eternally through your magnificent prose. I and many, many more miss you.