Fall: Poems of People and Place

The desire to befriend the rushing river is mocked

As the temperature casually drops and

Clouds collapse to the ground in a fatal cry for affection.

War wages, unknown to earth, and the sun duels the weather,

A battle intended to obtain the attention of one deeply beloved,

And with a stroke of might, one single ray of light escapes.

It embraces with adoration and loving admiration

A tree that stands elegant and bold, popular.

As the chatter of the wind surrounds her, elevates her,

She reaches up with hands-stained amber and gold,

As if to catch that star’s outstretched arms and forever hold.

But no matter how hard the sun tries, grasps, grapples,

The leaves slip out of reach and her scarlet laughter sails away,

Exposing a glorious ally consumed by a heartless rival

In a home padded with clouded judgement,

Garnished with meaningless sacrifices,

Where expectations fall short.