Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted November 24, 2016

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A chapter in the book Selections For Book Project

I Think Maybe Autumn is Forever

by michaelcahill

I Think Maybe Autumn is Forever   a leaf auburn, apricot scarlet where the water hits-- a furrow dug in the stream by a stem ...      perhaps with purpose   but purpose has no affect when a stream's course       is set   even the power to forge against does not allay what has to be   once was a tree, and a leaf grew-- green seemed immortal and moist   the wind knew of tales to be told, of seasons, famine in other lands ... myths    now shown to be real   the crisping began the beholder's vision of       beauty   what of fear then brittle frightens and as the hold tightens          it snaps                 for once to fly for want of wings     the sky remains a dream   some trees understand mercy and strain to cast a shadow over the water   thus a journey      in lieu of quiet contemplation   the world has waterfalls and grand endless oceans   wish for them             and maybe