Every year you can find fall's beauty
in her decay as the earth's chill
slowly creeps in to fill the space
of the vacated summer heat.
Autumn has lessons she can teach us.
With broadstrokes she paints the trees
oranges, yellows and reds; colors captivating,
despite their pending release.
She reminds us that even relationships
we hope to be long-lasting
must be let go of once they've
reached their expiration date.
A man once said, "Decay is the laboratory of life"
This season adds to that quotes gravity.
The trees would die if they let themselves
be weighed down by frail connections and wilted leaves.
And so will we, slowly,
if we let ourselves be weighed down
by clinging to people
that should be set free.
-Liz
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