The rain falls before

the trees set aflame

a fresh cleansing

for love’s claim

For sunlight’s ease

shortens like the days

but remains steady

through this phase

The light awoke up

made us believe dreams

fears retreated, doubts cleared

and reality ripped seams

As we shift seasons

taking a step forward

we shed a dead layer

knowing what we move toward

Lively green sets aflame

beauty before death crunches

a shedding, a preparing

for fruit’s new bunches

September 23/24, 2019