Dead yet alive

You glide
with the breeze
then sit still
so dead

Vibrant orange 

and yellow

alive

in my head

You whisk

across concrete

then stop

down the block

Your brothers

and sisters

amass

on the walk

How can something

once living

now awaiting

decay

Bring pleasure

so lovely

so vivid

in display

This carcass

still moving

alive

to the eye

Feels empty

so vacant

with longing

to soon die

Long strides 

down the alley

slowed pace

heavy steps

With memories 

of life

of thrills

of regrets

To others

such presence

with poise

belies

Not one to be 

messed with

yet kind

in the eyes

The leaf that I see

I know what 

your death

holds

That last chance 

to dazzle

to reveal

natures gold

So know that 

I see you

I love what

you give

Your best show

your last show

your reminder

to still live.