Leaves are falling

 ‘Leaves are falling’ Trgates,9/22/2025

leaves, some are falling early,
auburn shades will be missed,
the others will follow in due course 
hues covering the earth’s bier 
in time will give life to a dormant ground. 
a few shriveled leaves will remain,
reclining upon coming sprouts 
in the spring’s birth 
awaiting burial,
side by side shaded,
morning light drying those on their bier
readied red dirt’s repose,
and first blossoms peak out,
both in due time. 
always glad for new shoots,
only Jesus knows when 
I’ll appreciate the evening’s close.