The Withered Leaf by Peter John Allan - All Poetry
The withered leaf represents the human experience of mortality, its fleeting joys and inevitable demise. The arrival of winter, symbolized by the icy north wind, brings an end to the leaf's brief existence, marked by a spot of hectic red.
Poem: The Withered Leaf by James Ballantine - PoetryNook.Com
“For withered leaf or flower, why mourn? New leaves and flowers with spring return.” “I dreamt of immortality.” That thou alone shouldst live for aye.” Back to the great Eternal One!
European Elegies/Autumn (1)/The withered leaf
THE WITHERED LEAF The sere leaf from the bough to-day Drops swiftly to the autumn clay, And moves the meditative mind To mark a moral for mankind. For once she laughed with emerald thrill To watch the dawn dream up the hill; Or minuetted in the breeze Mid countless leafy companies.
85 Classic Poems about Leaves Everyone Should Read
Aug 18, 2023 · From the lush green leaves of spring to the golden hues of autumn, leaves have been celebrated in countless poems about leaves for their vibrant colors, delicate textures, and evocative imagery.
Withered Leaves by Peter Burn | DiscoverPoetry.com
Withered leaves! They are beautiful yet, Though nipt by the frost, and dash'd by the wet! Mine eyes feast not on the world of green, Death holds its revels where life has been.
The Archpoet: His Confession, translated from the Latin by Helen …
Like enough a withered leaf For the winds to scatter. In his first stanza, the Archpoet lets readers know where he's "coming from," so to speak. He is seething over with fierce indignation, but "levity" is his "matter," with a pun on "element." The Archpoet is about to enter the fray with his foil, his weapon of choice, being his wit.
The Poet's Sonnet (A Withered Leaf) - Christians in Recovery
A withered leaf upon a bough Held fast against the wind, Doctors passed and learned men, But none had time to spend. Yet someone stands with pen in hand To write the things he sees, That all the world might see the leaf And feel the Autumn breeze.
Withered leaf: Significance and symbolism - Wisdom Library
Discover the meaning of the withered leaf metaphor, illustrating neglect's consequences and the fragility of life and readiness for the inevitable.
Examples of Symbolism in Poetry - Literary Devices
In this poem, the withered leaf is a symbol of old age and approaching death. The wind is a symbol of the incalculable or limitless destructive power of nature and confusion. The poet here compares himself to a withered leaf that is at the mercy of nature.
Lines To A Withered Leaf Seen On A Poet's Table by Jones Very
Analysis (ai): The poem presents a leaf, seemingly insignificant and faded, yet imbued with profound meaning. Its placement on a poet's table suggests a connection to literary pursuits and the transformative power of words.