A Simple Leaf Poem by Ernestine Northover

A Simple Leaf

Rating: 4.6


A sculpture so beautifully designed,
Becomes a pleasure to the mind,
In colours of yellow, red and brown,
Wearing a true autumnal gown.
It had fluttered down, fully complete,
And landed gently, at my feet,
I picked it up, and then did view,
A passenger, a spider who,
Had settled there, a place to choose,
And awakening from his lengthy snooze,
Quickly skuttled off, making his escape,
Leaving me with just, the perfect shape
Of a simple leaf, with its own story,
Resting in my hand, in all its glory.

© Ernestine Northover

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Charles Chaim Wax 05 November 2005

the comfort of Nature never fails always gives and gives and has given you a lovely poem

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Lucy Burrow 07 November 2005

Is there some sort of spider conspiracy going on! Perhaps I'll have a go at some spidery writing! lovely descriptive words here, well done Regards, Lucy

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Michele Cameron Drew 18 January 2006

Ernestine, simple yet effective, with a hint of humour is this well written work of autumnal color. Lovely rhyme with a smooth flow and impeccable imagery. Nice work! :)

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Duncan Wyllie 23 January 2006

Dear Ernestine How beautiful this moment that you caught so well.Reminded me of a poem called Angels. It goes something like this: Angels A man on the street is pointing up to the sky. 'Look, An Angel! ' he yells. Passerby Laugh. 'You fool, that is only a cloud' How wonderful it would be to see angels Where there are only clouds. How sad it would be to see only clouds where there are Angels. Hope You liked it Love Duncan

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Esther Leclerc 02 March 2006

I love leaves and trees, but even if I didn't I'd love this poem. A moment caught in time. Thank you!

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Brian Dorn 08 December 2006

Ernestine, this simple poem about a simple leaf is certainly 'a pleasure to the mind.' It is, as you have so eloquently stated, 'a sculpture so beautifully designed.' A masterpiece! ! Brian

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Aisha Sherazi 07 May 2006

Oh, you've proven that simple leaf is not so simple after all...beautifully sclupted, just like your poetry! Peace, Aisha

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Goldy Locks 02 May 2006

Of a simple leaf, with it's own story... this line sung to me. i really, really enjoy your style, your way with words, your wistful feel. makes me feel so nostalgic & lovely. best care, Sus.

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Janice Walkden 26 April 2006

That is a lovely poem showing the beauty of nature all around us.

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R H 14 April 2006

Beautiful Ernestine, I felt as if I was holding that leaf and watching the spider skuttle away. Warm wishes, Justine.

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