Carl Setzer: Word Shaper

Autumn Approaches

summer visages 
with autumn approaching 
soon the seasons change

gazing to the west
sunlight dives into the sea
awaiting moon's rise

descending dusk
night's darkness hiding beauty 
the birds go silent

the descending sun
fading into the tree limbs
and night arises

smoke from the east
making breathing difficult
summer's gifts remain

dawn moves through the trees
and early morning silence –
calmly sipping tea

waking in darkness 
underneath the fullest moon 
delightful silence

underneath streetlights
remembering sidewalks past
journeys on concrete

moving eastward
comforted by the clouds
calming summer's heat

underneath sunlight 
the fleeting grace of summer
amongst the breezes