Solitary Leaf - resting place

Amid a mosaic of pebbles, pine needles, and scattered sticks, one solitary leaf rests, a tiny masterpiece of autumn’s palette. Its edges burn brown, graduating to fiery reds and orange, while the center glows green, punctuated by a spot of bright yellow near the vein. It is at once delicate and bold, a quiet testament to change, resilience, and the intricate beauty hidden in the small details of the earth.