9/25/02
The First Breath of Autumn
Barrelling down the bike path
On the way to an exam.
A good exam-things that matter
Deeply.
What a beautiful day!
Clouds, a hint of rain again.
Perfect sweatshirt weather.
The hat and scarf came out of the drawer today.
It will soon be fall!
If only I could whistle!
I can't stop smiling.
Skidding to a stop under my friend the white pine
And something, something lifts my heart-
Crisp air touching my face!
A wild exultation-a feeling of utter perfection
Lifts my face trembling to the sky
I am
Infused with the wondrous desire of autumn--
Leaves chasing their brothers 'round my feet
And colors on the wind
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