Humanity is exalted not because we are so far above other living creatures, but because knowing them well elevates the very concept of life. E.O. Wilson, 1984

11 Nov 2012

Declaration to the dying leaves of Autumn

"Parc Ballons des Vosges in November" by my friend Stefano Zanini
















Where does my humble appreciation,
Of the farewell fanfare of Autumn come from? 
My own growing maturity? 
Knowing reflections on dying love? 
Or is it that this yearly ritual, 
Played out like a dog eared novel, 
Brings comfort in knowing that life will spring again,
From the withered bows of the old oak trees?

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