I once met a leaf of a brilliant green
Waving at me as I walked to the gate
I wanted to stop and chat for a while
But didn’t have time, it was getting late

Springtime had passed, summer was blazing
There was that leaf looking wilted and tired
I wanted to stop and chat for a while
Heading to work, didn’t want to get fired

Autumn had come, the weather much cooler
That little green leaf was beginning to change
I wanted to stop and chat for a while
But a meeting was coming I had to arrange

Winter was here with a blustery welcome
I noticed the leaf on the ground in a pile
I said, “Sorry Joe, it was so nice to meet you”
Maybe next spring we can chat for a while