Leave the Leaves in Autumn
Leave the leaves on Autumn groundsLet the leafmould mass in moundsLet them lie while while winter callsLet them cushion children’s fallsLet them augment tiny soundsLeaves should lighten little feetLanguid motion should be fleetLaureled youth is ever-greenLeave the leaves in AutumnLet the fiery red and goldLessen rising, lingering coldLet the livid Northern sweepLoathe the lifting of…
