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July 2009 
The Fall Story
Posted on Oct 23rd, 2008
by 
Marianne
Marianne
This story was written by my 14 year old neice..
Children have an amazing insight into the cycles of life... enjoy...
Marianne
Once upon a time there was a little baby leaf named Bud.
At the first sight of the crisp Spring morning air,he was astonished at how beautiful earth really was and that the rumors of it's beauty really were true.
However, Bud often got scared when a big wind came and he felt as though he would fall off and blow away from his family.
He talked to his mother,the great oak tree about his feelings toward the big wind. She wisely said that you musn't be afraid off falling away from me.
Everyone of this giant family eventually breaks off and trickles down to the ground. It is the way of life.
A long summer went by and Bud grew into a big green leaf. Bud was now not afraid of anything.
All summer there were some awful storms and he still survived. He then new that Autumn would eventually come and he would part from his family.
About a month later Autumn came and Bud noticed that he wasnt a vibrant green anymore,but a yellowish red color.
Sadly, some of his family already began to fall down. Bud's feeling of fear came back into play again. His mother warned him now that his time to go will be near.
Bud, about a week later could hold on no longer and as a burst of wind came, Bud squinted his eyes and let go from the tree.
He opened his eyes, and suddenly realized that he didnt leave the tree but his oak leaf body did.
Bud looked at the giant oak tree and questioned Why am I still here?
She then wisely answered that when you let go, your spirit stays here, but your body leaves. You will be born again into a new oak leaf body next year in the spring.
THE END
by,
jennifer
Children have an amazing insight into the cycles of life... enjoy...
Marianne
Once upon a time there was a little baby leaf named Bud.
At the first sight of the crisp Spring morning air,he was astonished at how beautiful earth really was and that the rumors of it's beauty really were true.
However, Bud often got scared when a big wind came and he felt as though he would fall off and blow away from his family.
He talked to his mother,the great oak tree about his feelings toward the big wind. She wisely said that you musn't be afraid off falling away from me.
Everyone of this giant family eventually breaks off and trickles down to the ground. It is the way of life.
A long summer went by and Bud grew into a big green leaf. Bud was now not afraid of anything.
All summer there were some awful storms and he still survived. He then new that Autumn would eventually come and he would part from his family.
About a month later Autumn came and Bud noticed that he wasnt a vibrant green anymore,but a yellowish red color.
Sadly, some of his family already began to fall down. Bud's feeling of fear came back into play again. His mother warned him now that his time to go will be near.
Bud, about a week later could hold on no longer and as a burst of wind came, Bud squinted his eyes and let go from the tree.
He opened his eyes, and suddenly realized that he didnt leave the tree but his oak leaf body did.
Bud looked at the giant oak tree and questioned Why am I still here?
She then wisely answered that when you let go, your spirit stays here, but your body leaves. You will be born again into a new oak leaf body next year in the spring.
THE END
by,
jennifer
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Jennifer..you are wise beyond your years…this is not only well written, the message in the story is universal and timeless. That is what makes Great literature you know. and your message here is also spiritual, and positive, as it brings in the way the seasons of our lives move us from small little buds to agind colorful ones ready to be taken away on the winds of life….
and yet, what remains is that soul, that essence….which you were able to show us in story form so simply and artistically.
Keep writing, we need more good writers your age for the next generation to continue sharing the wisdom of the earth with her sons and daughters.
Many blessings and hugs Jennifer…and thanks Marianne for sharing this beautiful story with all of us here..wise woman yourself!
Love,
Aley
WOW!
As an educator, this story was a pure delight to read. Jennifer, you have a beautiful style and an old soul… your message is one of hope and rebirth. I will carry this story and its message with me for a long time.
Marianne… thank you for sharing Jennifer's story.
Hugs!
-Susan
Aley and Susan,
Thank you so much for your wisdom and encouragement- I gave Jen a link to this page- she will be thrilled…
Our children are much closer to the Divine than we are…her insight brought me another awareness..what a parable…
Thank you again
Love and Blessings,
Marianne