"The Green leaves " a poem by Michael Mtemwa

The Green leave's poem

The green leaves,

They appear in the morning with charm.

The green leaves show themselves with beautiful colors,

And many creatures appreciate them.

Because of the influence they exert,

On the water, they beautify the sea

And on the mountains, they adorn the peaks,

This is why the locusts of the insect community resemble leaves,

This beauty helps many insects in a balanced ecosystem,

The green leaf period is the time to collect accurate data,


The drying out of leaves causes essential beings to disappear

Even the decoration of the clouds looks like a desert,

Green leaves represent a time of success,

Because auxiliary creatures provide minerals,

They beautify the appearance of the flower house,

The green leaf period is a time of income,

Because followers flock where there is charm,

Even the wall of leaf philosophy,

Create a litmus paper with many people's eyes,

As a suitable attraction in a developing society.

The poet highlights how leaves emerge in the morning with charm and display vibrant colors, captivating many creatures that appreciate their beauty. The poem emphasizes the role of leaves in enhancing their surroundings—beautifying the sea and adorning mountain peaks—showing their importance in the natural landscape.

Additionally, the poet draws a metaphor between locusts and leaves, indicating that their resemblance helps maintain a balanced ecosystem by allowing insects to blend in and find shelter or food. The final line, "The green leaf period is the time to collect accurate data," indicates that this time of lush greenery is ideal for observing and understanding nature, referencing ecological research or a period of ecological abundance.

Second stanza :

"The drying out of leaves causes essential beings to disappear

Even the decoration of the clouds looks like a desert,

Green leaves represent a time of success,

Because auxiliary creatures provide minerals,

They beautify the appearance of the flower house,

The green leaf period is a time of income,

Because followers flock where there is charm,

Even the wall of leaf philosophy,

Create a litmus paper with many people's eyes,

As a suitable attraction in a developing society"

"The drying out of leaves causes essential beings to disappear" show that when circumstances deteriorate or beauty fades (like drying leaves), vital or fundamental elements ( life, vitality, or true essence) also vanish.

"Even the decoration of the clouds looks like a desert" compares the fleeting beauty or grandeur—a sunset, sky, or clouds—to a barren desert, emphasizing transience or loss of richness.

"Green leaves represent a time of success" indicates that growth and vitality (green leaves) symbolize prosperity and achievement.

"Because auxiliary creatures provide minerals, they beautify the appearance of the flower house"- refers to the importance of supporting elements or minor contributors (like pollinators or helpers) that enrich and sustain beauty or success.

"The green leaf period is a time of income" it mean that periods of growth and vitality bring opportunities, rewards, or prosperity.

"Because followers flock where there is charm" reflects that people are attracted to attractiveness, charisma, or success.

"Even the wall of leaf philosophy, create a litmus paper with many people's eyes" show that philosophical insights or principles (the ‘wall of leaf philosophy’) are tested and validated by people's perceptions and judgments—like litmus paper reveals pH levels.

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