I watched the leaves today,
their edges faded
from green to yellow
as Autumn comes
and steals
Summer‘s breath.
Blooming life
is shot down
by bitter frost.
An arrow
in my back.
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Inspired by the yellow leaves of a tomatoe plant that really isn't getting enough sun. Darned weather.
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"Write with our backs to the wind and our faces to the hard, bleaching sun."