Far is Near
© 2015, revised 2019 Iony Smith
stepping out way beyond the humble backyard
traveling miles and miles away searching for the season's change,
aspens yellow and gold
snow crested mountains
crystal clear lakes mirroring reflections
both, all and more here in the high Sierra
returning from afar to my familiar backyard
the five fruit grafted tree so brilliant and transformed
golden yellow and red leaves carpet the soil below
sun deepened hues become a keen contrast
stillness mixes with breeze
a hint of cooler times ahead
leaves lightly rustle, quiver
the day glistens in the pond
searching for the season's change, miles and miles away
the changing seasons found me, here in my backyard
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