Just a Leaf

Lifting up our arms to convey our happiness at being a unique speck in the  global 'green' family.

Looking bright and cheery, carries me through the day, despite many irritants... the noise and pests, the dust and dirt, the rubbish and clutter around me.

Just a... 'once upon a time' green leaf, absorbing the hues of the ebullient sun, and  life sustaining soil, conveying its heartfelt thanks for the nurturing. 

Inch by inch, step by step, flecks of ageing tiptoe in, spreading their blanket, ever so gracefully, leaving behind, a certain stamp of elegance.

With a... touch of delicate green, dabs of  crimson blush, a  'handle with care' feel, a lingering, lustrous softness, streaks of sunlight painting a glossy patch, a young n' tender leaf, grows up to face a 'sometimes hostile' world.

The wavy contours, the sudden twists and turns, marking the face of a dried up leaf, which has travelled far to rest upon the sand, brings to mind, the fluctuating fortunes in the journey of life.

Aromatic green spears fashioned by Nature, look ready to fight the battle in the kitchen aiming to stir up appetizing soups, stews and salads, with that unique minty flavour.

Clinging onto dear life after a windy challenge. Facing those challenges, those safe ones, can be tough but... can be jotted down as a learning experience, in the journey of growth.

Shh! They are trying to shut the sun out but... I've a plan of my own. Bringing in bits and pieces of sunny memories, into air-conditioned confines.