(the leaf pictured here is not the leaf mentioned in this post)
the past week there has been a tiny, brilliantly red leaf nestled along the green grass that lines our driveway. each time i'd come home, i'd notice her there. it was as if she was there to offer a lovely, warm welcome. even though i was tempted to pick her up, take her inside, and pin her to my inspiration wire - i decided instead to leave her there so that i could seek her out for a glimpse of autumn each time i walked up the drive. yesterday we had stormy weather and very strong winds, i walked in today and felt a teeny pang of sadness as my beautiful leaf had blown away in the wind. part of me wished i had picked her up and brought her inside...but then again i felt her greeting was a silent secret handshake and was meant to be fleeting.
