Nov 28, 2025
huong1952: Autumn Elegy
Leaves of
Golden red brown ochre
Soft and warm under my feet
Thank you for your grace
The abundance of mushrooms
Acorns and fruits
Autumn’s offerings for
Worms insects opossums and us
Thank you to the growers
Pickers and fermenters
Apple pies and ciders scented our kitchen
Warmed and soothed our souls
The colours of our skin are as varied
And beautiful
As the peels of apples
Stay in my arms Beloved
How many more autumns are left
For me to hold you
Before the final winter comes and carries us
Into the dormancy of life and love
Where our lips are too cold for kisses …
