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Posted: 18 Aug 2013

Taken: 15 Jan 2011

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Leaf

Leaf
Lucky the leaf
Unable to predict the fall, ~W. H. Auden

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A leaf was riven from a tree,
“I mean to fall to earth,” said he

The west wind, rising, made him veer.
“Eastward,” said he, “I now shall steer.”

The east wind rose with greater force.
Said he: “ ‘Twere wise to change my course"

With equal power they content.
He said “My judgment I suspend.”

Down died the winds, the leaf, elate,
Cried, “I’ve decided to fall straight.” ~ Ambrose Bierce
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