don't you just love the morning
when you go outside and there
on the ground
is a fresh perfect green leaf
a leaf floating from the quiet
summer trees
just resting on the grass and
waiting to be discovered

touch the treasure
and pick it up gently
and feel th excitement
of a new leaf with no tears
no marks and no holes
it is the sign of healing and future

don't you just love the morning
when you're reminded of the
special gifts of life