Leaves

 ‘Leaves’ Trgates,6/7/2026

summer and fall leaves,
in a kaleidoscope vision’s hues 
resting upon ruddy dust
cries not for another day,
their day has come
giving a blanket to this bier 
until they’re reclining together,
heaven’s glad for their repose 
physics giving into metaphysics,
pushing up through 
where we too awoke 
a sprout peeks out
rising from sleep, 
“Hello,” first words bring a smile.