#last leaf

leaf falls, first leaf grows. Nothing 

more to do or know. 

Souviens-toi que je t’attends

Guillaume Apollinaire - L’Adieu

A last leaf

Falls

In the last ochre light

Longing for a close embrace.

Autumn is dead,

But I will wait for you in

Winter’s dreams

An Extended Author’s Note (Chapter 19) to “Forgive Us Our Trespasses”.

I wanted to express some of these thoughts and feelings when I completed the story, but I’m not sure I was ready to write them, I wasn’t ready to let go of it. I have taken the time to try to express what it has all meant to me, what you have all meant to me.

As a final expression of my gratitude, I have recorded a cover of the final listening suggestion that I have included at the end of my note to you all.

If you should be the last autumn leaf hanging from the tree

I'll still be here waiting on the breeze to bring you down to me

And if it takes forever,

Forever it'll be

And if it takes forever,

Forever it'll be

And if you should be the last seed in spring to venture out a leaf

I'll still be here waiting on the rain to warm your heart for me

And if it takes forever,

Forever it'll be

And if it takes forever,