A yellow variegated leaf
settles on the corrugated tin roof
where dust is old and sticky;
finds shelter nearby
a dried coconut shell
whose hair has shriveled up
with time,
the tough exterior
has turned brittle.
The leaf was once green
with life and promise,
was born beside a
budding flower,
is now old and alone
darting for refuge.
Torn off the plant
during one cold wintry night
in pesky mood;
Shattered and somber,
it lamented the days
spent in youth and vigor;
Feeble with time,
its role is done.
God has his ways
indistinct to mankind,
His presence is revealed
in all forms
dead and alive.
The leaf is composed
for its days are counted,
will now merge in soil
with Time-
to be one with God
Forever...
By Nandini Sengupta
@Metaphors_of_life