Elegy

When that special someone

Leaves the family,

The tree may lose a leaf,

But it remains standing.

That leaf may drop to

The ground,

Not as part of the tree,

But not forgotten.

The loss of one leaf

May affect some

More than

Other leaves.

However, the tree

Continues on,

Lasting many years

In the forest.

Looking down

Below the tree

Would reveal

Those who passed.

However, the tree

Regrows its leaves

And continues

To survive for many years.

This is the cycle of life

That all living things follow.

They stay for such a short time

And then disappear forever.

Although this leaf may fall,

The tree will continue on.

However, this leaf will enjoy

Its time on the tree.