A leaf is the forest

the curve of your breast
is likely to unleash
earthquakes of tenderness

the eyes of the Palestinian boy
drill mountain Sinai
the shoulders of the Bolivian mother
carry the world's basket
the student's joy hushes
Chinese masses
the Tibetan monk's meditation
sets on fire the roof of oppression

a glance of yours sets the spring in motion
a wave is the whole sea's commotion