Meditation (6)

The picture above was taken this past Saturday near my apartment. Below are tercets.

Be An Autumn Leaf

(I ask.)

O leaves, slowly dancing in the autumn wind,
Why do you shed your green
garment and put on a red coat?

O leaves, softly whispering in the fall breeze,
Why do you cease to make your old
melody and begin to sing a new song?

O precious leaves, gently falling from your dwelling,
Why do you have to leave your cozy
home and take on an adventurous mission?

(A leaf speaks.)

O friend, what I wear is not from me.
My Creator made me this coat,
keeping me warm every winter.

O friend, what I sing is not about me.
My Master taught me this song,
reminding me I'm never alone.

O precious friend, where I go is not for me.
My Lord sent me on this mission,
giving me the purpose of my life.

(All the leaves in chorus.)

This is our coat---
A new coat,
A season of hope!

This is our song-
A new song,
A time to belong!

This is our mission---
A new mission,
An age of transformation!