Cycles of Love

natures blanket covers you

in a pallet of autumn

gentle rain tapping on crisp leaves soften

the earth around you

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in awe I stand by your side

while gusts sway the trees

confetti envelops the skies

peaking through the branches

bracing for the weight of something more

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the worms make their way after the storm

grazing along the sodden leaves

that adorn your stone

a reminder you're not alone

when I'm not here

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never obvious is the gradual change

before the biting cold and chapped lips

in between visits

the air turns sharp

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I envy the warmth within my flesh

with every blink my eyes reset

refreshed and strained

but under the ice my bones don't tremor

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the land grows dark too soon

and light again when the moon

brightens the night

where I can see

snow embellished your face

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the cycle of life and death at your feet

it hurts to admit I feel at peace

standing by your side

knowing you're warmed by natures blanket

when I can no longer hold you