Budding leaves unfold in spring Turn luscious green in summer Yellow, red, orange, brown and crispy in autumn Before falling…. Leaving the tree barren in winter Oblivious to our liking and disliking We accept their changing nature And enjoy the beauty of each season Likewise, thoughts and emotions They arise and cease in our mind Coming, going, and changing Carefree and unaware of our responses to them As part of nature, not us, not ours Rather than trying to change them to fit our preference Free the mind from clinging Let there be peace within Whatever the season of life