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.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A well written and wise poem, Muthu. Thanks for sharing. Peace