AUTUMN
Autumn sighed.
Her scarlet dress
fell to the ground, and,
lying herself down, she said:
"I’m here for you now."
And the earth took her
and wrapped her gently
in soft, brown textures
and made love to her
all winter;
in peace
and quiet
and grace.
© copyright Anitra Redlefsen, 1993
Anitra Redlefsen
Color photograph, 2001