Autumn Afternoon in the forest



The oak forest sits, still in the quiet fall afternoon,

A canopy of yellow brown leaves.



Suddenly, the dull fall leaves burst into a new dimension.

As the setting sun dips to an acute angle,

The treetops catch warm golden rays.



Light touches the leaves and gives them life.

Each leaf becomes radiant, glorious,

As if encrusted in diamonds.



The entire forest is transcendent.

It shines and dances

In the gentle touch of the setting sun.

reworking--from original, Nov 2008.