Three Wise Leaves

~ Mbah MD - Old Gum Tree ~

A reddish brown leaf
Still attached to the tree
The long harsh rain
Wet the old dry leaf
Moisten it

With the help of the rising sun
A transparent colour revealed
Showing its veins - alive
New leaves waiting to sprout

Dried leaves
One is older than the other
Rain drops scattered on the younger one
No longer absorbs any water
Wishing to share the moist to the older one
Failed, however
They both thank the tree who gives them shade
They both thank the grass who holds them safely

Fallen leaf on the asphalt road
Hurt
Old branch
Nailed through its vein
Hurt

(The three wise leaves have given wisdom to the tree.
It is up to the tree to continue its journey.)