green

once, i was asked in a walk in a woods
how many shades of green do you see?
suddenly
more than my eyes can remember,
i have to hold them beside each other to confirm
but surely more than seven

no longer leaves

they were more green than they ever were

elswhere you told me
more than anything else you are green
i never asked you that question in the woods

but even there, i'd still see you

even if you are green