Autumn

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The shrieking, red teapot

With the frail, rusty handle

Burns over the same red flame

That reminds me of the autumn days

That we spent together.


The trees were bleeding

Their red and orange blood

Fell onto our woolen scarves

We were peasants to the wind

Hair flying and falling in rhythm

Laughs and chants could be heard

By the birds flying high above

The line of colorful trees.


But here right now

In this old yellow house

At the end of the street

The kettle still shrieks

Above the same blazing fire

Even though you're no longer here.


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