Leafshadow
Green
and cool,
Refreshing and sweet.
The green shade of the leaf,
For all is a treat.
Protecting
and sheltering,
From the harshness of day.
No matter the time,
Always there in some way.
The
dark of the shadow hiding sorrow and tears,
Cooling with gentle loving breezes until there is nothing left to fear.
Turning sorrow to joy,
Tears to clear waters of happiness.
Give
me the shadow of the leaf whenever I am sad.
In her gentle care am I healed and made whole.
May you find the darkness of your troubles overshadowed by the leaves.
Washed away by the dappled light they let through
And the gentle loving breeze that they bring.
Dawnwind
k'Shaya
Written for Naming Day 2001