A New Leaf

This spring, I observed the emerging leaves.

It's interesting that spring-green leaves

begin as tiny burgundy red buds.

Then they turn a rusty orange.

And the pale rust of orange evolves into a light yellow gold.

And then, warm temperatures and longer light

turn them into the palest of spring green.

And that's where we are today.

Tender green leaves coloring the trees.

A new leaf...the most recent pleasure of spring.

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