The Seasons
How many summers
up ahead?
How many autumns
in his hand?
How many winters
on her mind?
How many Easters
still to come?
How many detours
round the lake,
how many circuits
will they make
to see the hedgerows
veiled in lace,
to watch the hawthorn
shift its shape
from negligée to wedding dress
every turn of the wheel,
to watch the almond
circle from bride
to widowhood
every spin of the globe,
to watch the apple
spiral from groom
to blossom shroud
every roll of the sphere,
to watch the cherry
light its candles
on its birthday
every year. Transcribed by https://otter.ai
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