FIreweed Gone to Seed

a forest of autumn leaves

as a colorful backdrop

pods burst

seeds take flight

holding life

within each fairy-like light

thrilled 

with the design

the dance

of each 

every plant

promises

of next springs new life

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Dirt Roads Beckoned

the journey began

on roads made of earth

where forests once stood

until a fire gave birth

as time passes on

trees live once again

the road lined with flowers

 and berries galore

beckoned me on 

to where the forest still reigns

creeks rushing through them

meeting on the valley floor

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this morning i was awoken 

by the sound of pop pop

can you guess?

the squirrels are preparing for winter

they climb up to the tree tops

then drop the tiny pine cones down to the earth

pop pop pop

 

then scurry to stash them for winter cuisine

tis the season

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Colors Abound

colors abound

autumn is all around

light seems so pure

color that makes one purrrrrr

the flight of seeds

a carnival of movement

promises of life to come

autumn

a season of exquisite light

texture

colors

gone to seed

romance of future life
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An Invitation

 

lie your head upon my shoulder
rest upon my breast
find peace within my beating heart
warmth within my kiss
release
embrace
this sweet sweet love
taste deeply
nurturing bliss

~

* photo: Fireweed bud