A group of trees with fallen leaves of various Autumnal hues
To Flâneur
Today, I longed to flâneur
through the fallen leaves,
wandering,
wondering
about the way each leaf sprouted
from the great tree branches
just months ago,
small, green buds,
excited
to live their lives along
the trees' limbs,
providing
shade on a hot summer day,
food for the ravenous caterpillars,
waving in soft breezes
that brought peace of mind
to this worried soul.
Now, these same leaves
contain the vivid colors of gold, russet and red,
some, newly fallen,
gently kiss the top of my head,
while others crunch
beneath my feet.
That's what it means to flâneur
among fallen leaves,
embracing
the glory of Autumn.
© Jeanne I. Lakatos
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