Deb Fowler - Alone

I stand tall, naked
limbs extended to the sun

proudly, I reach for the sky
fragmented clouds encircle

rooted, I sway to a breeze
a gentle dance with autumn

Thinly, I shiver
as below me they gather

the pool of leaves
that have forsaken me.

Deb Fowler

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