Yellow Leaf

I see it everyday I walk by the same plant Sitting on the kitchen table Never really giving it much thought But today as I was eating take-out With that little plant sitting right there in front of me I began to think more and more about it And as I looked closer at the naturally green plant I saw a single yellow leaf Just there in the middle of all the green Minding it's own business But sticking out like a sore thumb Sitting there, I just couldn't stop looking at it It was bright and beautiful, yet in the wrong spot I stared and stared at it, Trying to fish out that thought I knew I was thinking Then it hit me If people could just be like that yellow leaf Be different, stick out, And not care what others think Swim against the current Wear polka dots when everyone else wears stripes Be Santa Claus on Halloween Where pajama's to school If only people, were more like that one little yellow leaf