Retreat
I really love this time of year when the leaves are changing colour, and before they fall to the ground.
The trees bleed slowly from their tips
Deepening to rust and russet
As they seep into the sky.
In spring the youthful sap pushed vigorously
Rushing towards each branch's end,
Painting each leaf bright green from tip to trunk.
Now in autumn the sap retreats towards the core
Draining each leaf of green, revealing hidden colours
The rubies, bronze and gold, waiting there all along.
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