E. Cummings’ “I Am a Leaf on the Wind” is a poem by a famous American poet. It is the first poem in a series of 95. This comic focuses on the idea of being alive. The title is a play on the words “let me be.” In it, the poet describes his life and the beauty of nature. (prestigeonline.com) The character Wash is an airship pilot in the movie Serenity. He is married to Zoe, the first woman in the series.