A bright light begins

to rise over a darkened

horizon marking

the start of a new day.

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They’re going out 

in a blaze of color

as they add

a touch of fire

to this cool and rainy weather.

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Sometimes it seems like

we’re living, empty and alone,

in a never-ending void

and only later do we learn

how fertile it was.

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As nature prepares

for a season of rest

and some birds fly 

to their vacation homes,

we watch and wish

we too could be guided

by our inner clocks.

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As the sun slowly rises

and the moon slips away,

the pets awake

and loudly suggest

I do so too.

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Seven was plenty

and eight was too many

as squirrels and birds lined 

the porch rail to dine.

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Seeing the moon outside my window

helped me remember

even when I’m in the dark

there’s light to be found

somewhere.

JDG