Descent Abroad
Sept 16, 2022 17:04:00 GMT 9.5
Post by fjrogers on Sept 16, 2022 17:04:00 GMT 9.5
Descent Abroad
Swift, strong breeze
sets leaf free
in full flow
of gravity-
the force pertaining
to Earth
reserved for life
and completion
of nature-
fulfilment of journeys.
Descent is light
and turbulent
as swirling gusts
rise and plummet
in mid-autumn season
bringing conflict
to reconcile onset
of winter's lease
approaching like darkness
closing in
from northern parts.
Leaf touches ground
and firm base
resting under canopy
sheltering momentarily
as wind lulls
pausing in respite.
Sudden upward current
sends leaf asunder
to creek bed
where trickling water
carries it far
to distant places
seen and unseen.
Swift, strong breeze
sets leaf free
in full flow
of gravity-
the force pertaining
to Earth
reserved for life
and completion
of nature-
fulfilment of journeys.
Descent is light
and turbulent
as swirling gusts
rise and plummet
in mid-autumn season
bringing conflict
to reconcile onset
of winter's lease
approaching like darkness
closing in
from northern parts.
Leaf touches ground
and firm base
resting under canopy
sheltering momentarily
as wind lulls
pausing in respite.
Sudden upward current
sends leaf asunder
to creek bed
where trickling water
carries it far
to distant places
seen and unseen.
