Fading-Leaf and Fallen-Leaf

Said Fading-leaf to Fallen-leaf:—
'I toss alone on a forsaken tree,
It rocks and cracks with every gust that racks
Its straining bulk; say, how is it with thee?'

Said Fallen-leaf to Fading-leaf: —
'A heavy foot went by, an hour ago;
Crushed into clay I stain the way;
The loud wind calls me, and I cannot go.'

Said Fading-leaf to Fallen-leaf: —
'Death lessons Life, a ghost is ever wise;
Teach me a way to live till May
Laughs fair with fragrant lips and loving eyes.'

Said Fallen-leaf to Fading-leaf: —
'Hast loved fair eyes and lips of gentle breath?
Fade then and fall — thou hast had all
That Life can give: ask somewhat now of Death.'