leaves – Carl Setzer: Word Shaper

Signs of Spring

this cold winter air
signs of spring emerge slowly
this fragility

underneath the rain
leaves glistening like jewels 
as the sunlight fades

these late autumn leaves 
remain affixed to the trees
another window storm

I'm glancing eastward 
as the evening progresses 
biting autumn air

as dusk approaches
changing leaves upon the breeze
sunlight turns to rain

autumn's new vigor
as Seattle's rains return
bring much relief

reddening leaves
boldly green just yesterday 
crisp, cold air arrives

Wind 
Pushing the rain 
Stripping trees 
Yet a few 
Tenacious leaves
Remain

these tenacious leaves
their grip strong through wind and rain
while the air grows cold

walking in the rain
hints of red catching my eye
songs within my mind