A fresh green leaf—
a simple little thing—
is a sign of life.
Looking closely,
I saw the whole universe
sit inside it.
It draws energy from a star,
not too close,
not too far.
The elements of nature:
carbon from the breathing air,
hydrogen and oxygen
for structure and life.
Water from the soil,
that falls from the clouds,
from an atmosphere
already present.
A simple leaf—
a perfect picture
of a connected universe.
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM UTC
A fresh green leaf—
a simple little thing—
is a sign of life.
Looking closely,
I saw the whole universe
sit inside it.
It draws energy from a star,
not too close,
not too far.
The elements of nature:
carbon from the breathing air,
hydrogen and oxygen
for structure and life.
Water from the soil,
that falls from the clouds,
from an atmosphere
already present.
A simple leaf—
a perfect picture
of a connected universe.
This poem is inspired by a comment by Mr. Lawrence Hall. Thank you, Sir.
