In fall,
leaves are falling,
fragile,
broken.

It’s not the failure
of the tree
to keep the leaves.
Somehow,
leaves must leave
to eternity.

And the tree keeps growing.
It regenerates.

In winter,
we contemplate,
we plan,
we choose
which plants to plant.

So, in spring until summer,
we enjoy the sun,
we smell the flowers.
But we never forget to prepare
for another season.