Dogwood Leaves in Autumn

One last glorious

Blaze against the sky. Dying,

 Wind's bright kites, they fall . . .

 

Leaving hope tight-furled

On the twig . . . mute reminder . . .

Fall's promise of Spring.

Adrift in Autumn

Crisp edges lifted,
A leaf Armada awaits 

The least breath of Fall.

A sudden breeze sends

New fallen leaves skittering

Over still water. 

Reds, yellows, oranges
On the mirror of the pond
Silently skimming. . .

 

Shadows

The past's long shadows

Fall across today and stretch

Beyond tomorrow.

All our yesterdays

Were tomorrows and todays --

Shadows fleeting past.

All tomorrows soon

Turn to yesterdays and all

Pleasant dreams to dust. 

But today remains

Sufficient unto our time --

All --no more, no less.

Autumnal Equinox 2010

Smack in the middle 

Of the eastern horizon

Autumn's sun rises.

Tiny drops of dew

Shine with reflected glory;

Trees throw up their arms

And shout Hosanna 

To the morning. Fall's rich light

Lies across the land.

and courtesy of Miss Yves . . .  an elegant translation!
Would anyone else like to play? 
 
Equinoxe d'automne 2010

Juste en plein milieu
De l'horizon au levant
Soleil automnal.

Gouttes de rosée
Se reflétant dans sa gloire
Les arbres s'agitent

Clamant Hosanna
A l'aube.La lumière en pluie
S'étend sur la terre .


 

Sky Light

Morning sun boils up 

Beyond the fog-cloaked mountains . . .

A new day begins. . .

Late afternoon clouds,

Blushed with the sun's parting kiss,

Make way for the moon. . .

Floating luminous

In the still sky . . . spell caster,

Dream weaver . . . night's lamp.

G(Listen)

Glisten -- morning sun

Lights the soft blooms and

Twinkles in the pines.

Listen - is that a 

Mourning Dove's sad, soft cooing --

Pining for love lost?

Brave Miss Yves translates...

luis-lueur de l'aube
Eclairant les fleurs
brillant dans les pins

Ouïs:est-ce le
Chant de deuil d'une colombe
Pleurant son amour ?