Based on an interview with her mom. Soon after the first rains of spring, A young, green leaf begins to grow Absorbing each ray of sunlight, Drinking in the fresh afternoon showers. Hidden as only one among many, Yet forced to survive on its own. Holding firm each morning, covered in dew Resting each night bathed in the moonlight. High above the ground, standing alone, Growing stronger with each summer day.
Nothing can last forever.
Seasons change as another day passes. The frozen winds of winter rush in Draining life away, dark and cold. A fragile leaf falls to the ground Only to be trampled and forgotten.