The work of Michael Leunig, the Australian cartoonist, writer, painter, philosopher and poet, is so whimsically accurate in his comments on the fragility of the human condition and how we interact with modern society and find solace in nature.
Interview with an Autumn Leaf
"Interview with an Autumn Leaf" gave me so much solace when my father died. For me it describes the process of life and death, with a graceful acceptance and simplicity.
And it's funny!
Here are more profound insights about life from Leunig woven around the theme of leaves:
Autumn Special: Some Old Leaves Reveal Their Secrets for a Long Life
The 2019 Interview with an Autumn Leaf
All works by Michael Leunig. See leunig.com.au