Leona Choy
Please stay—just one more day—
it’s a long time 'til spring!
The lash of latter rains
conspire with whipping winds
to chase her off stage
but autumn splendor lingers
reluctant to retreat
without a final flourish.
Eager to please
autumn struts proudly
on mountain and meadow
pompously waving
her leafy scarlet scarves
like victory banners
defying frost and fading foliage
laughing with careless abandon
stunning my summer senses
with her breathtaking beauty.
Stay, autumn—just one more day
PLEASE?
PLEASE?
before winter disrobes you
to naked, shivering branches
reaching for mercy to the melancholy
sky
while chilly gusts sting
your flushed face...
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