Study of a Leaf

Hold it up to the sunlight, streaking from the sky,

Colours bold and brilliant speckles calm and shy.

Transparent pathways weaving, amidst the delicate sheath,

Just the honest truth, and nothing hiding underneath.

Patterned like a lightning bolt, are the very connections of life,

Distracting you from what’s beyond, masking all the strife.,

Your heart set solely on your subject, you are mindful you are calm,

Staring serenely, placidly at, the foliage resting in your palm.

All these colours and markings, cooperating, working together,

To build a world for the better.

Symbolising infinite different beliefs, are the transparent pathways,

Of this beautiful leaf.