Passion's Lust Consumes

Passion’s lust consumes
the Maples turning red
Lulling them to sleep
in a cool November bed
stripping them of color
left naked in the snow
shivering in memories
December winds now blow
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November 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
wow, this is a magnificent poem--not at all what I was expecting when I read the title. Outstanding, John! Faving.
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