October 3 - October 7 Week 33/72
swamp milkweeds seemingly sense
the loosening grip of the sun's warmth
opening their pods, sending seeds aloft
on a building wind that is pulling the weather
further from summer as chlorophyll gives way
to a raging storm of yellows, oranges and reds
splashed with abandon on the nearby hills
and garden tools cleaned, oiled and hung with care
bang against the wall of the shed protesting
their retirement as a strong gust, laden with leaves
rounds the corner, darkening the sky with heavy clouds
slashing rain and promises of a cold night to come
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