I.
Remnants flutter down
Prickly, stale the earth and ground
Vitality lost

II.

Frigid, cooling breath
Hollow sighs in heavens, haunt
Numbness plagues the heart

III.
Leaves begin to furl
Squawking grackles line the trees
Death falls to the ground

 

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“Procession Winter” is written by Michael Aaron Casares. All rights reserved.