LW Poetry

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members.

Send poems to emmad@lwsb.com. Poetry submissions will run as space allows.

LEAVES AND DHARMA Willingly serving as Beauty, Or as browse, Or as food for algae to feed ants, As shade for the old, the young, the in-between, Shelter for birds’ nests — Until their tree dharma is fulfilled. Then, silently, patiently, They sacrifice themselves to the Earth And a new cycle of Life.

—Julie Ford Mutual 6