autumn
thick juicy green
fades to whispering wildfire
and falls
the sun shifts
spilling cold diamonds
across slow water
a scrawny yellow bird
watches the yard
from atop the feeder
I love autumn. While many people see it as an ending, I see it as the first step toward a new beginning. The plants and animals prepare themselves for a season of dormancy. They shed the unnecessary and go deep, protecting themselves from the inevitable challenges of winter and reading themselves to welcome a new season of birth and growth. I find inspiration and courage in autumn. I, too, can gather what I need, let go of what I don't, and look forward with determination.
