light passes through a leaf
revealing the inner life
quietly, without drawing attention
seen only by those who look
and if not
no matter
as many things happen around it
important things
things that require
worry
attention
speed
time
intelligence
volume
and words
many words
it's hard to even notice the leaf
and see what the light reveals
there are far more important things
but for those who look
what a splendid little gift
