Beauty of a fallen leaf
Image by DSLucas The scorching heat of the midday sun took me under the shade of a tree and a fallen leaf suddenly drew my attention. The leaf appeared to have fallen not long ago, but the natural process and the microorganisms in the soil had already started their work. Natural processes do not wait for anyone. It was clear that the leaf had fallen on its own, its days on the tree were over. When it was still on the tree, I am sure it had provided shade to many weary persons like me and protected them from the scorching heat. Though old, the colour was still attractive, reflecting its beauty when it was on the tree but at the same time there were clear signs of injuries it endured from the attacking insects and the blowing wind, when it was still on the tree and providing shade to everyone who came under the tree. What was especially attractive is the intricate design in the skeleton of veins that was visible only where the outer tissue disappeared. It had its hidden beaut...