Thich Nhat Hanh 4 - An Autumn Leaf

An autumn leaf never dies! It just changes its form, After a bright life on a tree, It falls to the ground, Then, it goes back to the earth, But it emerges again, In a new body, In another beautiful form, In a fascinating colour, To live a new life. Inspired by a beautiful story told By the Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. ' I asked the leaf whether it was afraid to fall, Since it was autumn and the other leaves were falling. The leaf told me: 'No. during the whole spring and summer I was very alive. I worked hard and helped To nourish the tree, and much of me is in the tree. Please do not think that I am just this form, Because this leaf form is only a tiny part of me. I am the whole tree! I know that I am already inside the tree, And when I go back to the soil, I will continue to nourish the tree. That is why I do not worry. I drop from the branch and float down to the ground I will wave to the tree and tell her: ‘ I will see you again very soon'! ' A beautiful story of A spirited leaf That returns to life To continue its journey With joy and peace!