Seasonal Shift
tiny flowers push through the soileager to feel the warm sun
bumble bees float and bob
drunk on sweet nectar
leaves begin to dress the trees
in shades of emerald and jade
birds return home
bringing songs from afar
and the earth is born again
heat lays itself heavily down
humidity a blanket
the sun's visits last longer
witnessing the contented, lazy days
the lakes are full of visitors
swimming and splashing
fresh lemonade entices
refreshing, relieving the crowd
and the earth enjoys its life
the harvest moon sees all
rich colors in abundance
vivid reds, rusty oranges, bold yellows
decorate first the trees
then soon the ground
crisp breezes encourage jackets
woodland creatures scurry about
preparing for yet another change
and the earth is in its twilight
freezing air gives body to breath
a curtain of white over every window
the moon has taken over additional hours
witnessing the hush
the trees offer stark relief
against the snow
the chill has driven all creatures
deep into their burrows
and the earth waits to be reborn again
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