AFTER AUTUMN
Now white winter frost silences the golden
bees /
And drops the browned blossom magnolia.
/
Our favourite bench sits and glitters
in the ice /
Overlooking the chilling stillness of
our lives. /
Park lanterns glow like tall candles and
line our path /
Reflecting the bountiful years behind
us. /
A lone sparrow stirs underneath a cedar
branch /
And chirps for its mate---answered by
a muffling gust. /
Dusk, forthcoming, is remorseful and blue-gray.
/
Evening's purple pall falls softly with
a snowy curtain /
Draping night's sorrow of scattered ash.
/
At last, solemn Peace whispers through
her crystal veil, /
Blessing our darkened walk with silver
stars /
To guide our passing souls through the
season. /
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