Of course it had heard the stories of how leaves grow old and die, but still it would never be hateful. That very day, Leaf made a decision. I will not give in to fear or unhappiness. Still, the next time Wind came to call, Leaf could not help but ask. Wind was silent for a long moment.
All Earthly things grow old and dry.
That is not my doing. Leaf was shaking and Wind could see the fear beginning to overtake Leaf. It will be a beginning and not and end for you. Again Leaf felt strong. Wind spoke well into the night.