A group of trees
plush and full
against a changing sky
move about
in single file
The waning sun
dips down low
birds above
wend their way
on home
A tender wind
warms each limb
but not for long
for summer’s life
leads to fall
A silent signal sounds
as floating leaves
swing and sway
they strike the ground
and lay about
Now gaunt and grey
pencil-like fingers reach
into the winter sky
waiting to spread
frozen fingers and fly.
