Zizhen Gong (1792 - 1841), a poet of the Qing Dynasty of China, wrote a well-known poem, "the fallen are not ruthless, because they will turn to spring mud to nourish flowers" (in Chinese: 落红不是无情物, 化作春泥更护花). Litter plays a pivotal role in the global carbon cycle and nutrient cycling of forest ecosystems. I think each one of us is familiar with “litter.” When autumn comes, the components of trees-leaves, branches, fruits and flowers, all of which have fallen from the mother trees-can be considered as litter. In fact, in the study of ecology, there is also a similar HFA that describes the biochemistry of litter decomposition.ĭecomposition: A fallen leaf with shining golden tones during the decomposition process. This is a typical "Home-field advantage" (HFA), i.e., the home team has both physiological advantages (the visiting team may have jet lag or be unfamiliar with the football field on which it is playing) and psychological advantages (the home team is more emboldened when playing on its home turf), and thus, the home team is more likely to win. The title is also justified in many stories.Ī Fallen Leaf is a lovely, affectionate read and a fine addition to my bookshelf.Do you remember the first match of the football World Cup that was held in Russia this summer? The match was played between Saudi Arabia and the host country, Russia, and everyone now knows the result, that Russia finally won with a high score of 5:0. Undoubtedly, the cover is so pretty and subtle depicting the different hues of a leaf just like different shades of life. Many stories leave readers with a great deal of thought. They were just plain account of a person’s normal day with nothing new in it. While some stories were exemplary, others were not that astonishing. The authors have woven beautiful & touching stories.Īll the authors have used easy language with appropriate descriptions and smart use of vocabulary. Leavened with well-observed and intricate details, and peppered with moments of pathos and poignant reflections on the life of ordinary people, A Fallen Leaf is a stimulating and varied collection. You may never know what beautiful turn it might take.” Second Chances The collection’s other stories are also engaging and liminal. ‘ The House’ tells a poignant tale of a joint family which is now broken while the grandchildren trying to rebuild those good relations.
‘ All for the Blossoms’ reflect the emotive bond between Dev and his grandmother and her happiness while visiting her ancestral home. Other compelling entries include ‘ Behind the Bars’, in which an inmate shares his deep, buried emotions with his new cellmate and leaves him pensive for his whole life. The collection comprises of stories of different concepts like the story of unusual freedom from the palace after the death of the king, a journey of a leaf through various people’s lives, a refugee family from Syria in search of a new life, a tale about recovering your childhood fear reflecting hope, and more. Each story begins with a beautiful and heartfelt poem which was a cherry on the top. These intricate stories traverse through various times and lands. So beautifully written that you can just slip into these gentle stories, wander through the lives of ordinary people, and surround yourself with their warming atmosphere. ‘A Fallen Leaf’ is a varied, ornate short story collection that navigates the inner lives and outer experiences of characters whose origins are outside of what’s ordinary. Join us as fifteen fallen leaves embark on a lifetime of unique adventures and timeless lessons, intertwined with relatable characters and impeccable narration, all tied into a neat and captivating collection.” A Fallen Leaf And this anthology, ‘A Fallen Leaf’, is a colourful testament to that. Experiences that can be spun into distinct stories. But like seasons that come and go, misfortunes and tribulations have their beginnings and ends as well. It is as beautiful as a season or falling in love and as unpleasant as a misfortune. “Fall – a simple word with many meanings.
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