A surge of yellow

pansies sweeps away the grey

from this rainy day.

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Tiny bursts of green,

splashes of yellow and pink –

suggestions of Spring.

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February ends

with a warm and misty kiss

foreshadowing Spring.

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A gray beginning

this day, but moon-lit night tells

a different story.

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Japanese Maple,

aflame with light, announces

its own Thanksgiving.

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Wind rustles among

red and golden leaves: Autumn’s

moving melody.

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The ground graciously

receives all the fallen leaves

and makes no protest.

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Golden surprises

on a gray, foggy morning –

look closely; they’re there.

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Setting sun signals

Its slow departure while

owl yearns for the moon.

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As those flowers fold

and fade, the sun offers warmth –

a final goodbye.

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