Signification . . Sorrowful. 
Emblem. Dead Leaves. 
Sentiment .... Sadness. 
I saw a sere and trembling leaf 
Clinging to its parent tree; 
Full well it knew its hours were brief, 
And thus it spake tome: — 
I once was fresh, and green, and bright, 
And much admired was I; 
But now condemned to death’s dark blight. 
Must fall to earth and die. 
I do not like to lay me there. 
Upon the cold damp earth; 
But I would rise on wings of air 
As if of Heavenly birth. 
My little life has not been vain. 
As many mortals are; 
They spend their days in grief and pain, 
Then perish in despair. 
My God gave me a work to do, 
Which faithfully I’ve done ; 
Have beautified my parent tree, 
And shielded from the sun — 
