as autumn leaves
at last are still –
beneath the warmth of summer’s breath
as stiff the golden blades
to frost –
a halo to a frozen crest
circles brown betray the bark
with counted dreams
of long ago –
an evening shorter
than has been
my page alight with sunset glow
envisions now –
another spring
beyond the death of wondering
of what was meant
by signs unseen –
the search for answers
(now I know)
were here when came
this fragile choice
as maples sail from destiny
apart from arms
become the wind
beyond the snow –
anew begin