Stairway Of Leaves Poem by Denis Mair

hey, denis. i like this overall—the tracing upward of the falling leaves, and the naturalness—in setting and the mind's movement. i have a question about the fourth line and wonder if it belongs. would you mind explaining it? -glen

I'll reach a branch to perch on, Where flights of birds are launched, And there is a landscape to survey. _____ is that what those flocks of birds do while hanging out and gossiping? surveying the land- -love the imagery and the word pictures of birds launching into the air 10+++++++++ and onto my favorites

Leaves falling in a faint breeze make a slanting line. I want to trace them back like climbing a staircase Beckoned by surprises marked in blazing color. From hunger eased I'll climb to comforts of friendship And higher than that I'll reach a branch to perch on, Where flights of birds are launched, - - From ephemeral to eternal- - The wihes go in upward flight. A great poem, thanks for sharing.

I have just added this to my list...will be reading it over and over again to get the maximum pleasure of reading it...

Such a beautiful poem that make you thinking deeply about the moments in your horizon

Very interesting poem with several layers of meaning... falling leaves and flowers always evoke feelings of nostalgia and opportunities lost...

noun: aspiration 1-a hope or ambition of achieving something Favorite lines: “If only my wishes tread lightly, This stairway of pleasures will hold.” I always wondered why teachers called me a birdbrain. Watch out for slippery (wet) leaves! ! Bri :)

A great comparison: as trees let go their leaves in Autumn, so the human being has (however reluctantly) to let go of the accumulation of the past: impressions, beliefs, and even love (sometimes...) . I love this poetically written seasonal poem!