Autumn sheds its
brilliant tears,
Undone by darkness, wind, and cold,
Then turns the tears to leafmeal so
Ultimately trees can grow.
Meanwhile, in naked wood and wold,
None can hide as winter
nears.
Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.
Audio and Video Music: Turning Slowly. By Ugonna Onyekwe. Music free to use at YouTube.