A Leaf falls....

A LEAF FALLS, DOES ANYONE HEAR?

Solar Refuse
Global warming
Natural disasters
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Toxic waist
World hunger
Resource shortages
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Nations Fight
Politicians lie
Hatred’s taught
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Borders close
Friendships challenged
Greed rules
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Religious conflicts
Forgotten people
Families’ dysfunction
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Addictive behaviors
Self destruction
Lost compassion
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Doors slam
Mothers weep
Fathers leave
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Babies cry
Anger’s spoken
Children withdraw
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Days end
Nights fall
Silence comes
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Moons rise
Awareness begins
Thoughts come
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Arms reach
Fingers touch
Hands held
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

People listen
Hearts open
Communication begins
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Apologies accepted
Forgiveness given
Healing starts
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Differences honored
Promises kept
Hope returns
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Laughter’s heard
Rainbows felt
Life breathes
A leaf falls, does anyone hear?

Love flows
Light shines
Peace reigns
A leaf falls, someone heard

By Nina P. 2/2/08