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