DAILY PHOTO: Autumn in North Carolina
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by the green river,
one tree prematurely
takes Fall colors.
The trees will soon be barren, all. It is that time of year -- the Fall. The understory never was, and can't now house the insect buzz. And, so, the woods stand silently -- nothing treads in peace, nor violently. It's empty; devoid of motion: life hides below, as in Oceans. It does feel like we're out to sea - a strange place where both sides are lee. And - so - we're stuck, we can't move on, but can see promise over yon.

the treetop leaves
that catch early & late sun
are the first to fall.

tall grass sways
beside the serene river
one warm Fall day.

a fallen leaf
rides the river downstream,
twisting lazily.