Leaves are falling…

October 1, 2016 / Sherry Galey

Autumn

Leaves are falling, falling as if from afar,
as if, far off in the heavens, gardens were wilting.
And as they fall, their gestures say “it’s over.”

In the night the heavy earth is falling
from out of all the stars into loneliness.

We are all falling. This hand here is falling.
Just look: it is in all of us.

Yet there is one who holds this falling
with infinite tenderness in her hands.

Rainer Maria Rilke

from On Being

6 thoughts on “Leaves are falling…”

Mary Lou van Schaik

October 3, 2016 at 8:45 am

Dear Sherry – the earth — and the poets! — remind us constantly how to live. Thank you for this image and poem; exactly right. xo ML
dianeschuller.com

October 2, 2016 at 11:30 am

Your photograph is so perfect it’s like I’m looking through my own window and seeing this spectacular sight right in front of my eyes. Beautifully done, as usual. And such a lovely poem to pair with it. Happy autumn to you.
seabluelee

October 2, 2016 at 9:57 am

Beautiful image, and that poem really captures the poignancy of the season. It’s a lovely pairing.
Elisa @ With Grace & Eve

October 2, 2016 at 5:33 am

Oh wow – very stirring words. That image is beautiful x
Lisa Gordon

October 1, 2016 at 5:58 pm

Indeed they are falling, and very quickly here.
Beautiful photograph, Sherry.
Have a wonderful evening!
Cheryl

October 1, 2016 at 2:04 pm

A beautiful vision. I
Love the crisp fall colors. Such a moving poem.

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Leaves are falling…

Autumn

Leaves are falling, falling as if from afar,
as if, far off in the heavens, gardens were wilting.
And as they fall, their gestures say “it’s over.”

In the night the heavy earth is falling
from out of all the stars into loneliness.

We are all falling. This hand here is falling.
Just look: it is in all of us.

Yet there is one who holds this falling
with infinite tenderness in her hands.

Rainer Maria Rilke

from On Being

6 thoughts on “Leaves are falling…”

Let's connect...I love to read your thoughts...thanks for visiting! Cancel reply

Autumn

Leaves are falling, falling as if from afar, as if, far off in the heavens, gardens were wilting. And as they fall, their gestures say “it’s over.”

In the night the heavy earth is falling from out of all the stars into loneliness.

We are all falling. This hand here is falling. Just look: it is in all of us.

Yet there is one who holds this falling with infinite tenderness in her hands.

Rainer Maria Rilke

from On Being

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Leaves are falling, falling as if from afar,
as if, far off in the heavens, gardens were wilting.
And as they fall, their gestures say “it’s over.”

In the night the heavy earth is falling
from out of all the stars into loneliness.

We are all falling. This hand here is falling.
Just look: it is in all of us.

Yet there is one who holds this falling
with infinite tenderness in her hands.