The Leaf-Strewn Path

puncakbukit (78)in #photography • 2 days ago

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The path winds on, a ribbon gray and old,
Where fallen leaves in russet hues are rolled,
A whispered story of the year's decline,
Beneath the boughs where crimson colors shine.
The trees stand stark, their skeletons revealed,
While sturdy trunks a silent strength have sealed,
And though the sky wears shades of somber hue,
A vibrant splash of red pierces through.

　A tapestry of green, in shadows deep,
　Where patterned leaves in quiet slumber sleep,
　Or wake to dance upon a gentle breeze,
　That stirs the branches of the ancient trees.
　A bench invites a pause, a moment's rest,
　To watch the sunlight filter through the crest,
　Of leafy towers, reaching for the sky,
　Where scattered clouds like painted ships drift by.

The stones stand guard, a border worn and low,
Dividing realms where scattered petals blow,
A fragile fence 'twixt wildness and the made,
Where nature's artistry is now displayed.
The path invites the wanderer to explore,
The hidden secrets that the seasons pour,
In shades of amber, scarlet, gold, and brown,
A symphony of colors drifting down.

　And in the distance, structures rise in might,
　A contrast stark to this serene delight,
　The city's edge, where progress takes its hold,
　While nature's beauty whispers tales of old.
　But here, within this space, time seems to bend,
　A tranquil haven, where the spirits mend,
　And find a solace in the leafy grace,
　A painted landscape in a peaceful place.

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