Leaves of the Andes

Fed by the sun, watered by the rains

The cells of the leaf become alive with energy

Along the roads within the Andes!

The magic of the world captured within its

       chambers, of gathered light—

A civilization built within each leaf.

Engulfed within are ancient tiny creatures that

       ingest the sun—

Each building their form, with fortresses of

       thickness, shape and texture:

Tall, small, thin, lobed. Each filled with

      art and poetry…

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Dedicated to Dr. Jesus Pomachagua