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I got this poem as a forward from a very close friend of mine.The thought behind the whole poem is so touching that I felt I should share it.

I don't know who has penned down such beautiful thoughts but anyways........

*************************Falling Leaves****************************

>>I was thinking of old friends today
>>and how many of them have slipped away.
>>Moved, got married, or stopped calling so much,
>>Found new friends, got busy, and just lost touch.
>>It reminded me of falling leaves.
>>Every autumn the leaves fall from the trees.
>>Some stay longer than others, but eventually -
>>Each leaf must fall, I'm told,
>>leaving the tree alone to face the cold.
>>Why is it that in the time of utmost need
>>the leaves would seek to leave the tree?
>>And when we need our friends around us
>>We look and they cannot be found?
>>Of course these friendships come and go
>>and in the spring new leaves will grow.
>>But I prefer autumn friends of old
>>with crackling laughter and colors bold.
>>And then I thought of you.
>>That one stubborn leaf that won't let go.
>>That clings despite the winds that blow.
>>Fighting ice, and snow, and winter's stings
>>hanging on right through till spring.
>>So I guess that's what you are to me -
>>The very last leaf to leave the tree.
>>I know it seems silly, but it's true.
>>When I see that last leaf...I think of you.
>>....don't drift away.... will you???