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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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