Leaf Fall

part of the process

is the knowing,

accepting when it’s

the right time to

move forward,

to let go, without a

backwards look,

it can be like bidding

farewell to a favourite

child leaving home

dressed in her finest

dress, coat and hat,

a sublime rich palette

of burnt reds, golds,

russets, deep maroons

and marmalades,

the secret is not to feel

sad or sorry for oneself,

share the optimism

of renewal, of strength,

of change, of course it will

be different next year but

you are sure to recognize

the subtle signs, remember

children grow very quickly

Published by grahamrsherwood