Autumn is here!
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Leaves.
They once were tender shoots,
and then grew up to be green leaves.
In the autumn phase of their life,
they have new tricks up their sleeves.
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They are done with making food,
they are done with cleaning air,
they are beginning a new adventure
drifting from safe havens to an uncertain there.
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Throwing caution to the winds,
donning yellows and vibrant reds,
no fuss and with zero drama,
they are still turning everyone’s heads.
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They seem to float in the air
with no seeming purpose on hand,
but that’s OK with them, because to them –
They are just dancing before they land.
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Autumn of life is here!
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Humans.
They once were cutie-pie babies,
and then grew up to be young and bold.
In the autumn phase of their life,
they are ready for new magic to unfold.
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They are done with raising family,
they are done with making homes.
They are starting on a new adventure,
with lots of wisdom in their bones.
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Throwing ‘what will people say’ to the winds,
donning new interests and styles,
they step out in a world ridden with unease
with cool, calm heads and heartful smiles.
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They have become the elders of the world,Â
with reading glasses and first wrinkles on their hands,
but that’s OK with them, because to them –
They are just dancing before they land.