The Cycle

Decay slips in
within
autumnal embrace
and life is
leeched out
stolen
transformed
gifted to the green
that grows everywhere
spreading
to cover the world
in life
grown from
the crumbling bits
of what is left behind

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Translucency

Torn and tattered
among debris
I stand
feeling broken
in the shelter
of loving arms
as tears fall
like raindrops
to saturate
all that I see

I am not alone
and yet…

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Cause and Effect

Look closer
at the small miracles
and see the gift
of new life
that rises
eagerly
from the decay
of what has fallen
and is left behind
take time
to breathe
and watch these miracles
unfold
and discover
where true magic
lives

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Tension and Discord

The frustration
eats away at the insides
like liver spots
and gangrene
on the flesh
it fills the heart
with anger that
simmers hot
at the core
and sears outward
to lick at the senses
of those undeserving

Deep breaths
don’t bank the flames
only ease the knots
temporarily

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Transitions

Flares of color
among the green
as forests and fields
begin to change
and leaves to fall
and soon the forests
will shift
from vibrant green
to golden fire
and then fall
to the deep dark
evergreen shades
of winter’s shadow

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Be Bear Aware

Snuggled in close
wedged against your side
I nuzzle the scruff
in a rough glide
of soft skin to whiskered
and hear you rumble low
as strong arms curl me in
for you to snuggle close
in your
protective presence
I feel so safe
let’s never leave
this wonderful place

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