Why The Tree Sheds Leaf? Poem by V.Muthu Manickam

The leaf begins as a bud
Tree feeds with supplies, avid

Bud blossoms to become a leave
Of course, both have to weave

Leaf gladdens to get as green
Learns to lead as close and keen

Leaf begins to make its’ own food
Supplies to the system, for overall good

When it was receiving, a dependent
Now by supplying, became independent

Time has driven the leaf with jealousy
Thought as if the tree thrives, on its’ courtesy

By this time, leaf was led to be layered as pale
Jealousy sailed it to stand as sole

Tree does not have any option ahead
Except to leave the leaf to shed!

Life of the leaf came to a close
For jealousy leads you to lose!



Above poem is adapted from the eBook “INSIDE LIGHT GUIDES! OUTSIDE LIGHT HIDES! ! AND OTHER POEMS ON PHILOSOPHY ” by Mr.V.Muthu manickam. Copyright is held by V.Muthu manickam.