One Red Leaf

Saw one blazing red leaf on the shimmering Maple, On my way back from a refreshing stroll,  One Red Leaf - indicated the stark truth, Fall is tiptoeing with her secret footsteps,  Luminously veiled autumn not far!  Spotted a flock of migrating Geese gliding by -  Are they already departing? Where?  Ravishing crimson Roses beaming  On the bush besides the wooden fence,  A few sad dried petals sprawl dejected at the bottom,  Redbreast Robin in euphoria, still crooning full-throated,  Fleecy warmth of air fleeting away, are birds aware?  Truly intoxicated with the aroma of sunshine,  Even for a moment, do not stop trilling at each other!   Iridescent layered floating clouds, a watercolour painting - Each one speaks celestial bliss to me, Mauve and scarlet, amber and crimson - intriguing shapes All mixed in a gorgeous whirlpool, Inspire ecstatic rhapsodies in my spirit, Topaz waves when they break on the wide sandy shore  With thunderous roars.    White-petalled Lily, the final quiet visitor to the garden!  Tranquil and serene, peaceful and mellow, As if in a pensive meditation,  Exhilarating celebration over for now,  Crispy, chilly, wind waltz with twirling leaves,  I smell scintillating autumn fluttering and frolicking, Spiralling, swirling in the golden sunset breeze.    August 9, 2020