in summer’s final breath...the winds arise...high clouds drive swiftly across the azure future skies...turkey vultures soar with keen intent...on the ground...rabbits’ fear is pent...crows cry alarms...their calls sharp and clear...alerting all...the young deer start in fear...bluejays and cardinals...in vibrant hues...alight on stones...earth’s own force renews...these stones...once buried...now defy the ground...in gravityless balance...they are found...reaching for the sky...they stand so tall...testament to nature’s ancient call...summer fades...autumn takes its throne...the cycle turns...life ever shown...