October 23 - October 27 Week 37/72
a rustling wind pulls the last remaining
leaves from the linden and maple tree branches
distracting from the sorrowful fact that
the crickets have suddenly fallen silent
riding the sweet scent of freshly fallen pine needles
hundreds if not thousands of raucous grackles
begin playing tricks on the eyes as they perch
like the missing foliage conversing loudly
creating temporary living canopies overhead