(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#19)

In the autumn copse
Naked gods shiver as wind
Snatches leafy cloaks

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(#20)

Field work is done
Village sings its evening song
My heart waits for me

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(#21)

When leaves fall earth mourns
And heaven cries; when I fall
Who will weep for me

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(#22)

Autumn earth is dead
Solemn winter dirges mourn
Spring-song resurrects

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(#23)

Skipping stone succumbs
Sinks among indifferent koi
Drowsing near the reeds

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(#24)

Autumn sadness is
Too much to bear; tears freeze from
Early winter’s kiss