"Destined Minds"

A Maple Autumn

never under-estimate foilage of rich color
the deep reds and purples
nor the oranges that radiate from
deciduous trees in Autumn

joy of seasons change as trees
put on a beautiful display so
cool and clear are the days that
are made even more spectacular

when brilliantly set against a
blue skyas the claret ash with
glossy green leaves in spring
turn to deep claret in Autumns wake

vivid autumn color puts warmth into
our days and give tranquil thought
as leaves fall in Winter and show
your grand structural form

you trunk and branches that said
goodbye to the graceful leafy surround
shade me in in my summer, and
give me my sun in my winter

Maree Long
(c) Maree Long 08